The Demon Trapper of Umbagog: A Thrilling Tale of the Maine Forests

"The Demon Trapper of Umbagog: A Thrilling Tale of the Maine Forests" by Daniel P. Thompson is a story focusing on the trials of Mark Elwood, a man caught in the web of financial difficulty and questionable relationships, specifically with the influential Gaut Gurley, amid the stark contrast between city life and rugged rural existence. Placed in late 19th century, the first events unfold during a fancy gathering in Boston, Elwood grapples with the pressures of society and his waning finances, viewing his guests, including his brother Arthur, while a sense of impending doom coming from his circumstances as well as underlying tensions, especially around Gurley, arise, with personal vices, moral questions, and societal challenge themes promising to expand.