The Trail of the Axe: A Story of Red Sand Valley
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About This Book
Jim The main character, a strong and capable lumberjack who is determined to make his mark in the logging industry. He is hardworking, courageous, and morally upright.Betty The love interest of Jim Thorpe, Betty is a determined and independent woman who supports Jim in his endeavors and faces her own challenges with resilience.Tom Jim's rival, both professionally and romantically. He poses significant challenges to Jim but also serves as a catalyst for Jim's personal growth.Other Lumberjacks and A variety of secondary characters who populate Red Sand Valley, each contributing to the rich tapes...
Chapters (65)
- The Trail of the Axe
- CHAPTER I
- DAVE
- CHAPTER II
- A PICNIC IN THE RED SAND VALLEY
- CHAPTER III
- AFFAIRS IN MALKERN
- CHAPTER IV
- DICK MANSELL'S NEWS
- CHAPTER V
- JIM TRUSCOTT RETURNS
- CHAPTER VI
- PARSON TOM INTERFERES
- CHAPTER VII
- THE WORK AT THE MILLS
- CHAPTER VIII
- AT THE CHURCH BAZAAR
- CHAPTER IX
- IN DAVE'S OFFICE
- CHAPTER X
- AN AUSPICIOUS MEETING
- CHAPTER XI
- THE SUMMER RAINS
- CHAPTER XII
- THE OLD MILLS
- CHAPTER XIII
- BETTY DECIDES
- CHAPTER XIV
- THE MILLS
- CHAPTER XV
- BETTY TAKES COVER
- CHAPTER XVI
- DISASTER AT THE MILL
- CHAPTER XVII
- THE LAST OF THE SAWYER
- CHAPTER XVIII
- FACE TO FACE
- CHAPTER XIX
- IN THE MOUNTAINS
- CHAPTER XX
- THE CHURCH MILITANT
- CHAPTER XXI
- AN ADVENTURE IN THE FOG
- CHAPTER XXII
- TERROR IN THE MOUNTAINS
- CHAPTER XXIII
- THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY
- CHAPTER XXIV
- IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT
- CHAPTER XXV
- MASON'S PRISONER
- CHAPTER XXVI
- TO THE LUMBER CAMP
- CHAPTER XXVII
- AT BAY
- CHAPTER XXVIII
- DAVE—THE MAN
- CHAPTER XXIX
- THE END OF THE STRIKE
- CHAPTER XXX
- IN THE DUGOUT
- CHAPTER XXXI
- AT MIDNIGHT
- CHAPTER XXXII
- TWO MEN—AND A WOMAN
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