
In the rugged wilderness of the Canadian North, a determined young woman named Chloe watches the endless procession of scows navigating treacherous rapids and swampy portages. Alongside her steadfast companion Harriet and the formidable Swedish Amazon Big Lena, she confronts the raw, unforgiving river that has carried freight for generations. The scene is alive with the clatter of cargo, the cries of laborers, and the occasional burst of profanity that underscores the harsh reality of frontier life.
As the last great rapid is conquered, an ominous warning about a mysterious figure named Pierre Lapierre lingers in Chloe’s mind, hinting at hidden dangers beyond the river’s roar. With her resolve hardened by years of independence and a secret purpose driving her onward, Chloe prepares to face whatever lies ahead, even as the wilderness tests her spirit and courage.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (463K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2005-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1963
Best known for fast-moving westerns and North Country adventures, this prolific early 20th-century novelist wrote stories packed with frontier danger, gold-rush grit, and rough-edged heroes. His books range from standalone westerns to the long-running Halfaday Creek and Connie Morgan tales.
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