Peter God

By James Oliver Curwood

Book Overview

Peter God is a novel written by James Oliver Curwood. The story is set in the wilderness of Canada and revolves around the life of a young man named Peter God. Peter is a skilled trapper and hunter who lives in the wild, away from civilization. He has a deep connection with nature and the animals he hunts, and he respects the natural balance of the ecosystem.The story begins when Peter saves the life of a wealthy businessman named John Keith, who had gotten lost in the wilderness. John is impressed by Peter's skills and offers to take him under his wing and teach him about the world outside the wilderness. Peter accepts the offer and travels with John to the city, where he experiences a completely different way of life.As Peter learns about the city and its people, he realizes that the world outside the wilderness is not as simple as he thought. He witnesses the greed and corruption of the city's elite and struggles to come to terms with the stark contrast between his simple life in the wilderness and the complexities of the city.Throughout the novel, Peter faces many challenges and is forced to make difficult decisions. He must choose between his loyalty to the wilderness and his newfound connections in the city. The novel explores themes of nature, civilization, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.Overall, Peter God is a captivating novel that takes the reader on a journey through the Canadian wilderness and the complexities of modern society. It is a story of self-discovery and the search for meaning in a world that is constantly changing.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Back to God's Country and Other Stories, by James Oliver Curwood. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417914955.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142547800X
• ISBN13: 9781425478001
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"