After killing a man in self-defense, Donald McRae is forced to go on the
run with his young son, Pierre. Hiding in the Canadian wilderness,
Donald and Pierre are able to live in peace for several years. However,
nervous that the Canadian police force was circling in on them, Donald
is forced to go on the run again, only this time, he cannot bring
Pierre. Thinking that life on the run was not a suitable lifestyle for a
child, Donald sends Pierre to seek refuge in a small village near Lake
Superior. Donald continues to run from the law as Pierre grows up
without him, making friends, falling in love, earning enemies, and
eagerly hoping for his father's return.
Set in a French-Canadian pioneer village near Lake Superior in the late
19th century, A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the Wilderness by
James Oliver Curwood is written with intricate description and provides
a rare perspective of this region during the 1980s. With suspense,
romance, and thrilling action, A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the
Wilderness is a fascinating tale with relatable themes of
coming-of-age, family, and love.
This edition of A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the Wilderness by
James Oliver Curwood now features a new, eye-catching cover design and
is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of A Gentleman of Courage: A Novel of the
Wilderness crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original beauty of James Oliver
Curwood's literature.
