Books with author James Oliver Curwood

Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university in Timbuktu; and helped revolutionize architecture across the Sudan. Oliver does not allow Musa's story to get bogged down in detail by seamlessly weaving a lot of history into his narrative and by supplying curious readers with an extensive Glossary. Many of the African ancestors of today's African-Americans came from West Africa. From 700 -- 1600 A. D., one after the other, three great, black, commercial empires dominated West Africa. They were powerful, prosperous, complex, stable -- and large. At its height, the Empire of Mali was the size of all of Western Europe. Well-crafted and fast paced, Oliver's book is enhanced by a liberal sprinkling of enjoyable drawings, clear and helpful maps, and interesting photos. Not only are Mansa Musa's triumphs and dilemmas clearly portrayed, but so are the lives of the people of medieval Mali.

This early work by James Oliver Curwood was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. In "The Plains of Abraham," Daniel "James" Bulain, son of a French habitant and of an English schoolmaster's daughter, sees his world turned upside-down as his family and the people of the neighbouring seigneurie are massacred by a war party of Mohawks. James Oliver 'Jim' Curwood was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. He was born on 12th June, 1878, in Owosso, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Curwood sold his first story while working for the Detroit News-Tribune, and after this, his career in writing was made. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. The success of his novels afforded him the opportunity to return to the Yukon and Alaska for several months each year - allowing Curwood to write more than thirty such books. Curwood's adventure writing followed in the tradition of Jack London. Like London, Curwood set many of his works in the wilds of the Great Northwest and often used animals as lead characters (Kazan, Baree; Son of Kazan, The Grizzly King and Nomads of the North). Many of Curwood's adventure novels also feature romance as primary or secondary plot consideration. This approach gave his work broad commercial appeal and helped drive his appearance on several best-seller lists in the early 1920s. His most successful work was his 1920 novel, The River's End. The book sold more than 100,000 copies and was the fourth best-selling title of the year in the United States, according to Publisher's Weekly. He contributed to various literary and popular magazines throughout his career, and his bibliography includes more than 200 such articles, short stories and serializations. Curwood was an avid hunter in his youth; however, as he grew older, he became an advocate of environmentalism and was appointed to the 'Michigan Conservation Commission' in 1926. The change in his attitude toward wildlife can be best expressed by a quote he gave in The Grizzly King: that 'The greatest thrill is not to kill but to let live.' Despite this change in attitude, Curwood did not have an ultimately fruitful relationship with nature. In 1927, while on a fishing trip in Florida, Curwood was bitten on the thigh by what was believed to have been a spider and he had an immediate allergic reaction. Health problems related to the bite escalated over the next few months as an infection set in. He died soon after in his nearby home on Williams Street, on 13th August 1927. He was aged just forty-nine, and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery (Owosso), in a family plot. Curwood's legacy lives on however, and his home of Curwood Castle is now a museum.

Kazan : Father of Baree the Wolf Dog, introduces readers to a new level of respect for the wonderful creatures that James Oliver Curwood writes about. Kazan is the story of a wolf hybrid; a mix between a dog and a wolf. The story highlights the adventures of Kazan, as well as lessons taught to him throughout the book. The plot is spectacular, as is the writing, and anyone ranging from age 8 to age 88 will enjoy it.

Pierre Gourdon had the love of God in his heart, a man's love for a man's God, and it seemed to him that in this golden sunset of a July afternoon the great Canadian wilderness all about him was whispering softly the truth of his faith and his creed. For Pierre was the son of a runner of the streams and forests, as that son's father had been before him, and love of adventure ran in his blood, and romance, too; so it was only in the wild and silent places that he felt the soul in him attuned to that fellowship with nature which the good teachers at Ste. Anne de Beaupré did not entirely approve. Nature was Pierre's God, and would ever be until he died. And though he had crept up the holy stair at Ste. Anne's on his knees, and had touched the consecrated water from the sacred font, and had looked with awe upon mountains of canes and crutches left by those who had come afflicted and doubting and had departed cured and believing, still he was sure that in this sunset of a certain July afternoon he was nearer to the God he desired than at any other time in all his life. Josette, his wife, slender and tired, her dark head bare in the fading sun, stood wistful and hoping at his side, praying gently that at last their long wanderings up the St. Lawrence and along this wilderness shore of Superior had come to an end, and that they might abide in this new paradise, and never travel again until the end of their days. Back of them, where a little stream ran out of the cool forest, a tireless boy quested on hands and knees in the ferns and green grass for wild strawberries, and though strawberry season was late his mouth was smeared red

Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, greatness, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university in Timbuktu; and helped revolutionize architecture across the Sudan. Oliver does not allow Musa's story to get bogged down in detail by seamlessly weaving a lot of history into his narrative and by supplying curious readers with an extensive Glossary.Many of the African ancestors of today's African-Americans came from West Africa. From 700 -- 1600 A. D., one after the other, three great, black, commercial empires dominated West Africa. They were powerful, prosperous, complex, stable -- and large. At its height, the Empire of Mali was the size of all of Western Europe.Well-crafted and fast paced, Oliver's book is enhanced by a liberal sprinkling of enjoyable drawings, clear and helpful maps, and interesting photos. Not only are Mansa Musa's triumphs and dilemmas clearly portrayed, but so are the lives of the people of medieval Mali. FROM BACK COVER "Oliver's debut, about one of West Africa's most powerful and charismatic leaders, delivers a vibrant mix of history and historical fiction for young adults.The book introduces the medieval empire of Mali . . . and soon narrows its focus to the compelling life story of the emperor Mansa Musa, who ruled Mali in the early 1300s. . . . This enjoyable work smoothly blends historical text with memorable anecdotes . . . photos and sketches . . . and well-drawn maps. The book moves at a fast pace, and the author's clear, straightforward style is likely to appeal to young adults. . . . Oliver always strives for historical accuracy; even his fictional account of a young sandal maker . . . contains period-appropriate language and scenery. . . .also includes a length glossary that is amply illustratedA thoughtful, engaging history . . ." Kirkus Review "It's not just good; it's a classic. I've looked and looked for something like this." Sarah Peterson: Fulbright Scholar; Middle School Teacher"This compelling biography provides an intriguing introduction to one of the three stable and prosperous merchant empire that dominated West Africa before colonialism and the horrors of the slave trade."Catharine Gill: Co-founder of Pacific Collegiate School; teacher

• Two of James Curwood’s best-known action adventure tales are in this Kindle eBook: The Wolf Hunters & The Grizzly Kings Both were the basis of Hollywood films.The Wolf Hunters Join Roderick and his friends Wabi and Mukoki on their adventures as they fight wolves, natives, and nature in the Great North on the hunt. The boys discover a mysterious cabin, and a secret that has been hidden for half a century. Can they solve the mystery?The Grizzly King: A Romance of the WildA Canadian grizzly is injured by rifles and discovers a motherless bear cub as he tries to escape. This 1916 novel was the inspiration for Jean-Jacques Annaud's 1988 film "L'Ours", known in North America as “The Bear”. About The AuthorJames Oliver Curwood (1878 –1927) was an American action-adventure author whose books inspired almost 20 Hollywood films. Curwood's books include: 1. The Courage of Captain Plum -1908 2. The Wolf Hunters – 19083. The Gold Hunters – 19094. The Danger Trail – 1910 5. The Honor of the Big Snows –19116. Steele of the Royal Mounted –19117. The Flower of the North –19128. Isobel: A Romance of the Northern Trail or Icebound Hearts –19139. God's Country and the Woman –191510. The Hunted Woman –191611. The Grizzly King –191612. The Courage of Marge O'Doone –191813. Nomads of the North – 1919 14. The River's End – 1919 15. Back to God's Country and Other Stories –192016. The Valley of Silent Men – 192017. God's Country – The Trail to Happiness –192118. The Golden Snare –192119. The Flaming Forest –192120. The Country Beyond – 1922

"Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog" is an adventure-filled, realistic novel a wolf-dog named Baree, who is separated from his parents soon after he is born and begins the quest of having to survive on his own in the harsh envirionment of the Canadian wilderness. As Baree grows older, he has encounters with a near sighted owl, befriends a bear, and tries to make friends with a colony of beavers. Then Baree comes up against his most perplexing animal...Man! Baree quickly desires the companionship that Willow(a beautiful young woman) offers. He follows her everywhere and has a strong bond with her that cannot be broken. He will do anything to protect her, and that includes keeping her safe from her family's enemy, an evil man called the Factor of Lac Bain. James Oliver Curwood, the author of the book, expertly describes the feelings and thoughts going through the mind of the young Baree, and throughout the book, we root for him all through his triumphs and tragedies. The wilderness is described beautifully and also becomes a "character" of the story as well. "Baree: The Story of a Wolf-Dog" is well written, easy to read , and holds the readers interest all the way till the satisfying conclusion.

This carefully crafted ebook: "KAZAN & BAREE, SON OF KAZAN" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Kazan is a wolf-dog hybrid, one quarter wolf and three quarters husky. He travels to the Canadian wilderness with his owner Thorpe where they meet man named McCready who Kazan recognizes as someone who abused him in the past. When McCready attacks Thorpe's wife Isobel, Kazan kills McCready and then runs away fearing the harsh punishment for killing a man. He later encounters a wolf pack of which he becomes the new leader, but when pack comes across an old man and his family, Kazan turns against his pack, protecting the family from the other wolves. After staying with the family for a while Kazan continues his journey with his mate, Gray Wolf.Baree is a wild, wolfdog pup of Kazan and Gray Wolf. After being separated from his parents as a young pup, Baree eventually finds himself in the care of Nepeese and her father Pierrot, a trapper, and creating strong bond with Nepeese.James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. His adventure writing followed in the tradition of Jack London. Like London, Curwood set many of his works in the wilds of the Great White North. He often took trips to the Canadian northwest which provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. At least eighteen movies have been based on or inspired by Curwood's novels and short stories.