{"product_id":"9780692254721","title":"The Early Years: Trail of Discovery","description":"The Early Years: Trail of Discovery (Third Edition)\u003cp\u003eWe all come into this world alone, and go out the same. Between coming and going, is life. The Early Years is a story about life and how a yearlong adventure defines the future for a young man named Dutch Clarke. \u003cbr\u003e Manipulated by the terms of his dead Grandfather's will, Dutch undertakes a one-year ordeal in the rugged wilderness of British Columbia in 1941. This is a classic story of one man's personal struggle to come of age against all odds. \u003cbr\u003e Dutch begins his trek accompanied by his horse Blaze, two mules and a half wild dog, Gus. As they pack into the remote Nascall Valley, he digs deep, learning courage, self-reliance and how to survive. On this unforgiving trail, Dutch faces many obstacles, some life threatening, some inspiring and all a challenge to his character and spirit.\u003cbr\u003e This poignant story is written in a powerful narrative style that draws the reader ever deeper, propelling them from one adventure to the next. The Early Years is the story of redemption, love, birth, and death. A heart-felt story that relates the events that shape its characters' lives in an edge-of-your-seat survival saga. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews \u003cbr\u003eThe story is lyrical and lush with its rich descriptions...the story-telling has a rhythm to it, soft and persuasive, humbling and invigorating...the story makes you want to read more. Amazon Editorial Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite brutal weather, gnashing wolves and deadly bears, Dutch battles nature and his own growing loneliness. Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwards \u003cbr\u003eForeword Magazine: Book of the Year Finalist \u003cbr\u003eAmazon Breakthrough Novel Awards: Quarter Finalist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed Jack London's classic 'Call of the Wild,' you'll love 'The Early Years.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunset Lake Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49827629859056,"sku":"9780692254721","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692254721","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}