The Trail Of The Sword

By Gilbert Parker

Book Overview

The Trail Of The Sword is a historical fiction novel written by Gilbert Parker. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a French nobleman named Olivier Delagarde. Olivier is exiled from France after being falsely accused of treason and must flee to Canada. There, he becomes embroiled in the conflict between the French and English settlers and the First Nations people. Olivier falls in love with a beautiful First Nations woman named Alixe, but their relationship is complicated by the war and cultural differences. As the conflict intensifies, Olivier must choose between his loyalty to France and his love for Alixe. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences, as well as the brutality of war and its impact on individuals and communities. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century Canada, including the relationships between settlers and First Nations people, as well as the political and social tensions of the time. Overall, The Trail Of The Sword is a gripping and emotional tale of love and war, set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in Canadian history.""By Heaven, no: I hope that they will fight while remains a chance. And be sure, sir, I should not have yielded here, but that I foresaw hopeless slaughter. Nor would I ask your favour there, but that I know you are like to have bloody barbarians with you--and we have women and children ""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: 1162710748
• ISBN13: 9781162710747
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"