"The Heart of the Ancient Wood" by Charles G. D. Roberts, unveils a world where humanity and nature are deeply entwined, following the isolated life of lumberman Dave Titus in the heart of an ancient forest. The story begins as a quiet forest watches Dave, with creatures like Kroof the bear observing him with curiosity, presenting a subtle tension between humans and the wild. Rich descriptions of the forest create a vivid sense of place and highlight coexistence, predator, and prey. The arrival of Kirstie Craig introduces another important character, hinting at stories where human lives and the wilderness become interconnected.
The Heart of the Ancient Wood
By Charles G. D. Roberts
In an ancient forest, a solitary lumberman's life is observed by the watchful eyes of the wild, as the arrival of a resilient woman promises to intertwine their fates with the secrets of the woods.
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About the AuthorSir Charles George Douglas Roberts was a Canadian poet and prose writer. He was one of the first Canadian authors to be internationally known. He published various works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction."
He continued to be a well-known "man of letters" until his death.
Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts was a Canadian poet and prose writer. He was one of the first Canadian authors to be internationally known. He published various works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction." He continued to be a well-known "man of letters" until his death.
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