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The men had plied the paddle during most of that day, from inclination rather than necessity, because they could have hired Siwash Indians to undertake the labour for them. Had they been so minded. They were, though their appearance did not suggest it, moderately prosperous; but their prosperity was of recent date, and they had been accustomed to doing everything for themselves, as are most of the men who dwell among the woods and ranges of British Columbia.
Vane, who knelt nearest the bows, was twenty-seven years of age, and he had spent nine of them chopping trees, driving cattle, poling canoes, and assisting in the search for useful minerals among the snow-clad ranges. He wore a wide, grey felt hat which had lost its shape from frequent wettings. An old shirt of the same colour, and blue duck trousers, rent in places; but the light attire revealed a fine muscular symmetry. He had brown hair and brown eyes, and a certain warmth of colouring which showed through the deep bronze of his skin hinted at a sanguine and somewhat impatient temperament. As a matter of fact, the man was resolute, and usually shrewd; but there was a vein of impulsiveness in him, and while he possessed considerable powers of endurance he was on occasion troubled by a shortness of temper.
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A Light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe. There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion. They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, hi character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference. Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open. Their eyes were clear, and like those of most bushmen singularly steady; their skin was weather-darkened, and they were leanly muscular.
On either side of the lane of green water giant firs, cedars and balsams, crept down the rocky hills to the whitened driftwood fringe. They formed part of the great coniferous forest which rolls westwards from the wet coast range of Canada's Pacific province, and, overleaping the Strait, spreads across the rugged and beautiful wilderness of Vancouver Island.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This engaging and evocative novel captures the struggles and aspirations of a diverse cast of characters living on the rugged West Coast of Canada in the early 20th century. Weaving together themes of ambition, love, and the search for identity, the author paints a vivid portrait of the human condition in a rapidly changing and unforgiving landscape. Through the interwoven stories of a resourceful gold prospector, a talented singer, and a compassionate minister, this book explores the complexities of human relationships, the enduring power of hope, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. Delving into the social and economic realities of the time, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by those seeking to make their mark in a world marked by both opportunity and adversity. The novel's insightful observations provide a poignant reminder of the enduring themes that shape our lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331242369_0
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