The Freebooters Of The Wilderness (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164045342)

The Freebooters of the Wilderness is a historical fiction novel written by Agnes C. Laut and first published in 1910. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the adventures of French fur traders and explorers in the Canadian wilderness. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different character and their experiences in the rugged and dangerous frontier.The first part of the novel centers on Pierre Radisson, a young fur trader who travels from Quebec to the Great Lakes region in search of furs and adventure. He joins forces with the legendary coureur de bois, Medard Chouart, and together they explore the uncharted wilderness and trade with the indigenous tribes.The second part of the novel introduces us to Madeleine de Vercheres, a young French-Canadian girl who defends her family's fort against a band of Iroquois raiders. The third and final part of the novel follows the exploits of La Salle, a French explorer who leads an expedition down the Mississippi River in search of new trade routes and territories.Throughout the novel, Laut vividly depicts the harsh realities of life in the Canadian wilderness, including the dangers of disease, starvation, and attacks from hostile tribes. She also explores the complex relationships between the French fur traders and the indigenous peoples, highlighting the cultural clashes and misunderstandings that often arose.Overall, The Freebooters of the Wilderness is a thrilling and immersive adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of early North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Agnes C. Laut
ISBN-10: 1164045342
ISBN-13: 9781164045342
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d