Publisher's Synopsis
Under Northern Skies is a novel written by Charles William Wood and originally published in 1886. The story is set in the Canadian wilderness during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Gilbert Selwyn. Gilbert is a city boy who decides to leave his comfortable life behind and head out into the rugged Canadian wilderness to seek adventure and make a name for himself. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including trappers, hunters, and indigenous people. Gilbert must learn to survive in the harsh northern climate while also navigating the complex social dynamics of the wilderness. He also finds himself caught up in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. As Gilbert's adventures continue, he must confront his own fears and limitations and ultimately decide what kind of life he wants to lead. Under Northern Skies is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the relationship between humans and nature.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.