The Woman from Outside by Hulbert Footner
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| Author | Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944 |
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| Title |
The Woman from Outside
[On Swan River] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Scott Olson, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Woman from Outside" by Hulbert Footner is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the majestic and mysterious landscapes of the Canadian North, the story revolves around the arrival of a new, enigmatic doctor, Ernest Imbrie, whose presence intrigues and unsettles the established community at Fort Enterprise. The narrative begins by introducing various characters at the post, highlighting their conversations and anticipations regarding the cold, isolated environment they inhabit. At the start of the book, the local residents at Fort Enterprise are engaged in a discussion concerning the tardy arrival of the mail and their growing curiosity about the mysterious Imbrie, who has seemingly isolated himself in an unexplored region beyond the Swan River. The arrival of Kakisa Indians underscores a disruption, and the discovery of Imbrie's intentions creates a wave of intrigue and resentment among the inhabitants, particularly the trader John Gaviller. As the plot unfolds, hints are dropped about the potential connections and tensions that may arise with the newcomer, foreshadowing deeper interpersonal dynamics and mysteries yet to be revealed. The opening thus sets the stage for a compelling mix of adventure and exploration in the wild, combined with an exploration of human relationships and the community’s response to the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | Royal North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25875 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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