Name: Sick Heart River (en Inglés)
SKU: 66823695
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Author: Buchan, John
ISBN: 9789374123553

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Alpha Edition

Autor

Buchan, John

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

200

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x1.2 cm

ISBN13

9789374123553

Sick Heart River (en Inglés)

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A man stands at the edge of the known world, his life shadowed by a diagnosis that spells his end, yet what he finds in the vast, unforgiving Canadian wilderness is neither defeat nor despair. Instead, the journey northward becomes a profound spiritual odyssey, one that transforms the stark reality of death into a search for redemption and meaning amid the icy silence of the Nahanni River. Set against the haunting beauty of the wild, this adventure novel delves deep into the human soul, tracing the final quest of a mind shaped by intellect and tradition as it confronts the ultimate unknown. First published posthumously in 1941, this is the last work of a celebrated Scottish author, capturing the tension between civilisation and nature at a time when the world itself was on the brink of profound change. The protagonist, facing the relentless advance of tuberculosis, chooses not to retreat into comfort but to answer a call from the remote Hare Indians-a journey that becomes as much an inward reckoning as an outward expedition. Through snowbound forests and along treacherous riverbanks, every step is charged with the urgency of a life lived fully, even as it draws to a close. The narrative's quiet power lies in its exploration of courage, mortality, and the possibility of grace, making it as resonant today as when it first appeared. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that the legacy of this literary milestone endures. More than just a reprint, this edition is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to rediscover a masterpiece that contemplates the wilderness within and without.