The Cryptogram: A Story of Northwest Canada by William Murray Graydon
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"The Cryptogram: A Story of Northwest Canada" by William Murray Graydon is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Denzil Carew, who recounts his tumultuous adventures in the wilds of Canada, particularly against the backdrop of competing fur trade companies and the vast wilderness. As he reflects on his early life and relationships, particularly with Flora Hatherton, a young lady bound to marry another man, the story
intertwines themes of loyalty, survival, and the struggle for love amid the chaos of Canada’s fur trade rivalry. The opening of the novel introduces Denzil Carew as he embarks on a reflective journey into his past, vividly recounting his experiences growing up in the untamed landscape of Canada, steeped in the lore of the land and the fur trade. He recalls a harrowing encounter where he saves a Sioux Indian named Gray Moose from a grizzly bear, a pivotal moment that connects him to the broader struggles and tensions between indigenous peoples and European settlers. As Denzil continues his journey, he reveals the escalating conflicts and rivalries between the Hudson Bay Company and the Northwest Company, along with his mission to escort Flora Hatherton, who is entangled in a promise of marriage that threatens both their futures. The stage is set for a story filled with adventure, danger, and unforeseen romantic tension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Graydon, William Murray, 1864-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cryptogram: A Story of Northwest Canada |
| Credits | Produced by Georges T. Dodds and Roger Frank. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Canada -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24299 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24299-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 645 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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