"Jules of the Great Heart" by Lawrence Mott is an early 20th-century book that follows Jules Verbaux, a defiant trapper and outlaw battling for survival in the unforgiving Hudson Bay wilderness. The story begins with Manou, a determined half-breed Indian, relentlessly hunting Jules across the brutal, freezing landscape, immediately showcasing the harsh realities of their world. As Jules cleverly evades capture, the narrative emphasizes his resourcefulness while building suspense; the story introduces more characters, like angry trappers and Indians, highlighting the dangerous rivalries that threaten Jules at every turn. Packed with vivid descriptions and mounting tension, the novel illustrates a gripping tale of one man’s fight for freedom and dignity amidst betrayal and peril.
Jules of the great heart : $b "free" trapper and outlaw in the Hudson Bay region in the early days
By Lawrence Mott
In a brutal, unforgiving wilderness, a hunted trapper must outwit his pursuers and navigate dangerous rivalries to survive.
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About the AuthorJordan Lawrence Mott IV (1881–1931), often referred to as Jordan Lawrence Mott III and better known as Lawrence Mott, was an American novelist and writer on the outdoor life. He was the great-grandson of Jordan L. Mott, who founded the J. L. Mott Iron Works in New York City. His grandfather was Jordan Lawrence Mott II, and his father was Jordan Lawrence Mott III.
Jordan Lawrence Mott IV (1881–1931), often referred to as Jordan Lawrence Mott III and better known as Lawrence Mott, was an American novelist and writer on the outdoor life. He was the great-grandson of Jordan L. Mott, who founded the J. L. Mott Iron Works in New York City. His grandfather was Jordan Lawrence Mott II, and his father was Jordan Lawrence Mott III.
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