Project Gutenberg 2020-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 108 Ferry, Gabriel 1809 1852 Bellemare, Louis de Bellemare, Gabriel Ferry de Bellemare, Eugène Louis Gabriel de Bellemare, Eugene Louis Gabriel de Riukuniemi, Kaarlo 1860 1932 Metsäsissi: Kuvaus Amerikan Lännestä Abridged translation of: Le coureur des bois, ou, Les chercheurs d'or. Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Metsäsissi: Kuvaus Amerikan Lännestä" by Gabriel Ferry is an adventurous novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a historically rich setting, focusing on the life and adventures of José Unikeo, a vigilant border guard who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous and dangerous events of early 19th-century America, including encounters with smugglers and threats from both individuals and nature. The narrative not only captures thrilling escapades but also emphasizes themes of courage, honor, and the harsh realities faced by those seeking wealth in the wilderness. The beginning of the book introduces us to José Unikeo, a young and seemingly indifferent soldier stationed on the rocky coast of Biscay, where he vigilantly guards against smuggling during a perilous time for Spain. As he navigates through the cold and ominous night, José's senses are heightened by the lurking dangers, especially when he encounters a suspicious group approaching by boat. The tension escalates as he is forced to confront a mysterious intruder, leading to an unexpected negotiation that reveals his awareness of potential threats. The opening sets up a compelling adventure filled with suspense, character complexity, and the vivid backdrop of American wilderness, drawing readers into a world where danger and survival intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Gold mines and mining -- Fiction Upper class -- Fiction Mexico -- Fiction Trappers -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into Finnish PQ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 888092 2025-07-24T12:41:52.162978 text/html 887928 2023-09-26T11:04:22.340764 text/html 403898 2025-07-24T12:42:04.392947 application/epub+zip 419133 2025-07-24T12:41:56.073960 application/epub+zip 392322 2025-07-24T12:41:54.633959 application/epub+zip 756191 2025-07-24T12:42:10.302896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 719306 2025-07-24T12:42:03.411923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621736 2022-09-27T23:05:08.382763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 801955 2025-07-24T12:41:51.463981 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 782178 2024-10-17T17:38:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 13610 2025-07-24T12:42:10.437892 application/rdf+xml 17259 2025-07-24T12:41:55.138972 image/jpeg 3733 2025-07-24T12:41:54.885980 image/jpeg 405323 2025-07-24T12:41:52.233000 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia fi.wikipedia