The Iron Hunter (1919)

By Chase Salmon Osborn

Book Overview

The Iron Hunter is a historical fiction novel written by Chase S. Osborn and published in 1919. The story is set in the late 1800s in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, during a time when the region was experiencing a mining boom. The protagonist, Jim Gist, is a young man who comes to the area in search of work and adventure. He quickly becomes involved in the iron mining industry and rises to become a successful mine owner. Along the way, he faces challenges such as labor disputes, financial setbacks, and personal tragedies. The novel also touches on themes of love, family, and the impact of industrialization on rural communities. The Iron Hunter provides a vivid portrayal of life in the mining towns of Michigan during this era and offers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of the time.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: 1163980803
• ISBN13: 9781163980804
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"