The Heart of the Ancient Wood

The Heart of the Ancient Wood is a novel written by Charles G. D. Roberts. The story is set in the deep woods of Canada and revolves around the protagonist, Peter, a young man who lives in a small village at the edge of the forest. Peter is fascinated by the mysteries of the woods and often ventures into it to explore its secrets.One day, Peter meets a mysterious woman named Elise, who lives deep in the woods. Elise is a beautiful and enigmatic woman who seems to have a deep connection with the forest. She tells Peter about the Heart of the Ancient Wood, a magical place where the spirits of the forest reside.Peter becomes obsessed with finding the Heart of the Ancient Wood and sets out on a perilous journey into the heart of the forest. Along the way, he encounters various creatures and obstacles, including a fierce bear and a treacherous river. He also meets a wise old man who teaches him about the ways of the forest and the importance of respecting nature.As Peter gets closer to the Heart of the Ancient Wood, he begins to realize that his journey is not just about finding a magical place but also about discovering himself and his place in the world. The Heart of the Ancient Wood is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of nature, spirituality, and self-discovery.1900. Illustrated. Roberts was the first Canadian to be knighted for his work as a writer. He wrote over 67 works of lyrics and idyls, tales of wildlife and a popular History of Canada. The book begins: Not indolently soft, like that which sifts in green shadow through the leafage of a summer garden, but tense, alertly and mysteriously expectant, was the silence of the forest. It was somehow like a vast bubble of glass, blown to a fineness so tenuous that a small sound, were it but to strike the one preordained and mystic note, might shatter it down in loud ruin. Yet it had existed there flawless for generations, transmuting into its own quality all such infrequent and inconsequent disturbance as might arise from the far-off cry of the panther, or the thin chirp of the clambering nuthatch, the long, solemn calling of the taciturn moose, twice or thrice repeated under the round October moon, or the noise of some great wind roaring heavily in the remote tops of pine and birch and hemlock. 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.