The Rules of the Game

The Rules of the Game is a classic novel written by American author Stewart Edward White. The book is a thrilling adventure story set in the wilds of northern California during the early 20th century. The main character, Jack Orde, is a young man who is determined to become a successful hunter and fisherman. He travels to the remote wilderness of northern California to test his skills and to prove himself to his father.As Jack explores the rugged terrain, he encounters a variety of challenges and dangers, including fierce animals, treacherous rivers, and hostile locals. He also meets a number of colorful characters, including a grizzled old guide named Joe, a beautiful young woman named Kate, and a mysterious Indian named Wahb.As Jack struggles to survive in this harsh and unforgiving environment, he learns the rules of the game ������� the unwritten laws that govern the wilderness and the people who live there. He also discovers that there is more to life than just hunting and fishing, and that true success comes from living a life of integrity and honor.The Rules of the Game is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the natural world, its thrilling action sequences, and its powerful message about the importance of living a life of purpose and meaning.1910. The novel begins: Late one fall afternoon, in the year 1898, a train paused for a moment before crossing a bridge over a river. From it descended a heavyset, elderly man. The train immediately proceeded on its way. The heavyset man looked about him. The river and the bottom-land growths of willow and hardwood were hemmed in, as far as he could see, by low-wooded hills. Only the railroad bridge, the steep embankment of the right-of-way, and a small, painted, windowless structure next the water met his eye as the handiwork of man. The windowless structure was bleak, deserted and obviously locked by a strong padlock and hasp. Nevertheless, the man, throwing on his shoulder a canvas duffle-bag with handles, made his way down the steep railway embankment, across a plank over the ditch, and to the edge of the water. Here he dropped his bag heavily, and looked about him with an air of comical dismay. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.