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Title: The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Thanks to Al Haines, based on the
non-illustrated version, at

Summary: "The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Canadian wilderness, the story revolves around the adventures and trials of a young girl named Nada and her bond with a dog named Peter, as well as their encounters with the bootlegger Jed Hawkins. As Nada struggles against the oppressive circumstances of her life, themes of love, courage, and resilience begin to unfold. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic setting near Lake Superior as spring brings renewed life to the wilderness. We are introduced to Peter, a homely yet spirited pup who embarks on his first adventures, displaying both his innocence and bravery. As Peter explores the landscape, we also glimpse the underlying tension in Nada's life, especially her relationship with the cruel Jed Hawkins. Through vivid descriptions, Curwood weaves an atmosphere thick with emotion, hinting at the struggles that await the characters as they navigate love, violence, and survival in their harsh reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927

Illustrator: Louderback, Walt, 1887-1941

EBook No.: 29406

Published: Jul 14, 2009

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Wilderness areas -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Thanks to Al Haines, based on the
non-illustrated version, at

Summary: "The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Canadian wilderness, the story revolves around the adventures and trials of a young girl named Nada and her bond with a dog named Peter, as well as their encounters with the bootlegger Jed Hawkins. As Nada struggles against the oppressive circumstances of her life, themes of love, courage, and resilience begin to unfold. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic setting near Lake Superior as spring brings renewed life to the wilderness. We are introduced to Peter, a homely yet spirited pup who embarks on his first adventures, displaying both his innocence and bravery. As Peter explores the landscape, we also glimpse the underlying tension in Nada's life, especially her relationship with the cruel Jed Hawkins. Through vivid descriptions, Curwood weaves an atmosphere thick with emotion, hinting at the struggles that await the characters as they navigate love, violence, and survival in their harsh reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927

Illustrator: Louderback, Walt, 1887-1941

EBook No.: 29406

Published: Jul 14, 2009

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Wilderness areas -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.