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BUTCHER'S CROSSING
by John Williams
Butcher's Crossing is a novel written by John Williams.
Set in the mid-19th century, the book follows the story of Will Andrews, a young Harvard student who decides to drop out of college and head west to live a life of adventure.
Will travels to the small town of Butcher's Crossing, Kansas, where he meets a man named Miller.
Miller is an experienced hunter who tells Will about a remote valley in the Rocky Mountains that is home to thousands of bison. He convinces Will that there is a lot of money to be made by selling the hides of these bison.
Intrigued by the idea of adventure and wealth, Will decides to join Miller on a hunting expedition to the valley.
Together with Miller and two other men, Will begins a dangerous and challenging journey through the rugged wilderness of the west. They must brave extreme weather conditions, wild animals, and physical exhaustion as they search for the bison herd.
After a long and arduous journey, they finally reach the valley and begin the hunt.
As Will and his companions continue to kill more bison and collect their hides, Will begins to realize that this hunt is not just an adventure, but also a confrontation with the cruelty of human nature. He is confronted with the harsh realities of killing animals for profit and the destruction of the natural world, which brings him into conflict with his own ideals and values.
As the hunt progresses, the men face increasing challenges and dangers. They are confronted by a terrible snowstorm that forces them to take shelter in a cave and test their survival skills to the limit.
Eventually, after collecting enough hides, they return to Butcher's Crossing, but their homecoming is not what they expected.
Butcher's Crossing is a compelling novel that takes the reader on an adventurous journey across the American West.
The book explores themes such as the relationship between man and nature, the consequences of greed, and the search for meaning in a harsh and unforgiving world.
With his vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters, John Williams draws the reader into the story and the moral dilemmas that confront the protagonist.
Butcher's Crossing is a masterpiece of American literature that is both suspenseful and profound.
It is a thought-provoking book that continues to resonate long after it has been read.
Uitgave: Vintage Classic
Paperback, 328 pagina's
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