Gaut Gurley; Or, the Trappers of Umbagog: A Tale of Border Life

This is an adventurous novel that follows the journey of Mark Elwood and his son Claud as they embark on a new life in the woods and encounter a colourful cast of characters, including the daring smuggler Gaut Gurley and the college-educated Indian Tomah. The book offers a vivid and detailed description of the moral and intellectual influences of forest life, the scenic beauty of Umbagog, and the dangerous adventures of the trappers as they hunt and trap in the rugged wilderness.