Publisher's Synopsis
The Strength Of The Pines is a novel written by Edison Marshall. The story takes place in the early 1900s in the Pacific Northwest and follows the life of a young man named David Carrigan. David is a forest ranger who is tasked with protecting the vast wilderness of the region from illegal logging and poaching.As David goes about his duties, he meets a beautiful woman named Joy Gaston who is the daughter of a wealthy lumber baron. Despite their different backgrounds, David and Joy fall in love and begin a tumultuous relationship that is tested by their conflicting loyalties and the dangers of the forest.As the story progresses, David becomes embroiled in a battle with the Gaston family over the destruction of the forest and the exploitation of its resources. He must navigate the treacherous world of politics and corruption to protect the land he loves and the people he cares about.The Strength Of The Pines is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and environmentalism that explores the complex relationship between humans and nature. With vivid descriptions of the Pacific Northwest and its rugged terrain, Marshall weaves a compelling story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.
