
Set against the untamed wilderness of mid‑18th‑century New York, the collection follows three distinct narratives of men on the frontier. In the first tale, two young hunters—one restless and bold, the other lean and quick‑witted—cross paths in a dense forest and set out together toward a remote settlement along the Hudson. Their uneasy alliance introduces readers to a world of makeshift forts, uneasy truces, and the looming presence of rival tribes.
The subsequent stories continue the theme of survival and camaraderie, each focusing on a different adventurer navigating the harsh landscape, confronting danger, and seeking purpose amid shifting loyalties. While battles and betrayals loom, the tales also capture moments of quiet partnership, resourceful ingenuity, and the stark beauty of the frontier. Listeners are drawn into a vivid portrait of a rugged era where every decision can mean life or death, and where friendship is forged in the most unlikely of places.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (80K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-04-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1867–1937
A Finnish educator and inspector of primary schools, this late-19th-century writer also published adventurous fiction under a pen name. His surviving work moves from classrooms and public education into vivid tales set in the American frontier.
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