"The Timber Treasure" by Frank Lillie Pollock is an early 20th-century adventure where young Tom Jackson leaves Toronto for his uncle's homestead in the Canadian woods, only to find it abandoned and possibly destroyed by fire. This unexpected turn sets Tom on a journey of self-discovery as he learns to survive alone in the wilderness. Driven by a newfound sense of independence, he considers trapping and claiming his own land and forms a meaningful friendship with Indian Charlie. But shadows of others looking to snatch up the land's valuable resources threaten Tom's ambitions in this setting, adding suspense and competition.
The Timber Treasure
By Frank Lillie Pollock
A city boy arrives in the wilderness seeking family, but instead finds an abandoned homestead, forcing him to discover his own path amidst looming threats to his newfound independence.
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About the AuthorFrancis Lillie Pollock was an early twentieth-century Canadian science fiction writer. He was born in Huron County, Ontario, Canada in 1876. He wrote 'commercial fiction' under the pseudonym Frank L. Pollock, western or adventure fiction under the name Frank Lillie Pollock, and literary fiction under his own name. Some of Pollock's early commercial fiction can be found in The Youth's Companion. He also regularly published short stories and poetry in Munsey's Magazine, The Smart Set, The Atlantic, The Bookman and The Blue Jay.
Francis Lillie Pollock was an early twentieth-century Canadian science fiction writer. He was born in Huron County, Ontario, Canada in 1876. He wrote 'commercial fiction' under the pseudonym Frank L. Pollock, western or adventure fiction under the name Frank Lillie Pollock, and literary fiction under his own name. Some of Pollock's early commercial fiction can be found in The Youth's Companion. He also regularly published short stories and poetry in Munsey's Magazine, The Smart Set, The Atlantic, The Bookman and The Blue Jay.
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