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Swamp Breath (1921)

Swamp Breath (1921)

Simpson, Robert

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ISBN10: 1167001885
ISBN13: 9781167001888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Swamp Breath is a novel written by Robert Simpson and first published in 1921. The story takes place in the swamplands of Louisiana, where the protagonist, a young man named Jack, is trying to make a living as a trapper. Jack is a rugged and independent character who has spent his whole life in the swamp. He is used to the dangers and challenges of the environment, but he is also haunted by the memory of his father, who died in the swamp when Jack was a child.As the story unfolds, Jack becomes embroiled in a conflict with a wealthy landowner who wants to drain the swamp and turn it into farmland. Jack and his fellow trappers are fiercely opposed to this plan, as they know that it will destroy their way of life and the fragile ecosystem of the swamp. The conflict between the trappers and the landowner escalates, leading to a series of dramatic events that test Jack's courage and resourcefulness.Swamp Breath is a vivid and atmospheric novel that captures the harsh beauty of the Louisiana swamplands. Simpson's prose is rich and evocative, bringing the sights, sounds, and smells of the swamp to life. The novel also explores themes of environmentalism, social justice, and the clash between tradition and progress. Overall, Swamp Breath is a compelling and timeless work of fiction that will transport readers to a world that is both exotic and familiar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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