Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 59 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Trail of the Sword, Volume 2 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Trail of the Sword, Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel likely written during the early 20th century. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of New France, the story explores themes of adventure, loyalty, and conflict, focusing on the life of Iberville, a young land and sea soldier. The narrative intricately weaves personal and national struggles, portraying the intricacies of colonial power dynamics and personal honor. The plot unfolds with Iberville’s return to Montreal after years of military service, where he reunites with friends and encounters lingering unresolved conflicts, particularly with George Gering, his foe. As tensions rise, Iberville embarks on a daring expedition towards Hudson's Bay, aiming to reclaim forts held by the English. The narrative is enriched by vibrant descriptions of the harsh yet beautiful landscapes, and it explores the relationships between various characters—including the priest De Casson, who represents a moral compass, and the coureur du bois, Perrot, who adds charm and camaraderie to the intense atmosphere. The climax builds towards a confrontation between Iberville and his British rival, leading to a deeper exploration of themes such as love, revenge, and the complexities of identity amidst warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 125359 2025-07-03T06:53:16.681388 text/html 125180 2025-01-09T22:15:21.998810 text/html 120552 2025-07-03T06:53:21.776293 application/epub+zip 120894 2025-07-03T06:53:19.265348 application/epub+zip 108348 2025-07-03T06:53:18.202340 application/epub+zip 212454 2025-07-03T06:53:23.642307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200053 2025-07-03T06:53:21.186315 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172253 2022-09-03T10:51:18.052539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109485 2025-07-03T06:53:16.446344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104593 2020-12-29T12:40:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17547 2025-07-03T06:53:23.760289 application/rdf+xml 11153 2025-07-03T06:53:18.677369 image/jpeg 2712 2025-07-03T06:53:18.437321 image/jpeg 41789 2020-12-29T12:40:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 118932 2025-07-03T06:53:16.692327 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