Spring Drive A North Country Tale edition by Chuck Guilford Literature Fiction eBooks
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"Set in Menominee, Michigan, in 1881 and based on an historical event, Spring Drive centers on the McDonald boys, two loggers who roll into town expecting to collect their pay, have some fun, and head for Oregon. Before they can do so, however, they are caught up in a violent swirl of events that leads to their lynching. It is a gripping, even terrifying tale. In telling the story, the book probes a complex web of environmental, social, and personal issues that remain important in today's America."--Publisher.
"This true historical event is brought alive by Guilford's portrayl of the characters . . . he includes enough information to make 1881 Menominee appear very vivid." -- Tyler Tichelaar, Marquette Monthly
". . . a splendid job and the book was deeply engrossing, with that whole feeling of spring thaw." -- Jim Harrison
Spring Drive A North Country Tale edition by Chuck Guilford Literature Fiction eBooks
In fiction, if you're going to describe a man getting stabbed, you'd best choose your words with care. In Spring Drive: A North Country Tale, a novel based on actual events that took place in Menominee, Michigan in 1881, author Chuck Guilford does just that. You feel the cold, hard blade slice between ribs and sever a beating heart. You endure the sensation of ebbing life and the unreality of death. Guilford is fearless and never backs away from things a lesser writer might skirt. Bodies stench the air because the earth is too cold for burial. A whore is forced into necrophilia by a mob of laughing men. Guilford tide pools the violence into a small, reflective pond of human horror. The tale begins with men in the guise of loggers raping the earth before turning on each other. By setting his novel over a century ago, Guilford dissolves time and shows that not all that much has changed. Men with power have always exploited the weak. In Spring Drive the characters rub against each other harshly, causing more than mere bruising. This is a story with haunting images that linger. Like one of the masterful westerns directed by Clint Eastwood, this is a novel that pulls no punches when it comes to showing what we can do to each other. Great fiction that will hold you in its savage grip. Forgotten StrokesProduct details
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Spring Drive A North Country Tale edition by Chuck Guilford Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This was a surprising book. It is a fast paced novel based on events that took place in Menominee, Michigan, in 1881. It is a story about two loggers, the McDonald boys, who head into town to collect their pay and have some fun before they leave for Oregon the next day, but a series of unpredictable and horrific events, leads to there hideous torture and hanging. It delves into man's most base nature and sordid impulses. It is a spellbinding tale which touches on perplexing societal issues that still haunt us today. Hate, cruelty, torture, and more importantly, how certain persons can take such enjoyment and fascination in the debasement and harm done to another human being. These are still issues in our "advanced" civilization, and remain important in our cultural development. As I stated earlier, this is a surprising book that hooks you right at the start and holds your interest to the end. It is a sad portrayal of how uncivilized we remain.
by BUCK RODGERS
Spring Drive is the story of two Canadian men, the McDonald boys, that travel to Menominee, MI to work in a logging camp. A series of events leads to their lynching by the town. These events are based on a true story.
The book is a great look at how "frontier justice" worked. The story is presented in a way that the reader sees all the facts and cannot help but be outraged at lack of proper procedures in this small town's jail. This is a shorter story so I don't want to give too much away. If you have a weak stomach you may want to avoid. While the ending is quite well written and brings the events to life, it is a bit graphic and violent.
4/5
This tale has a Wild West appeal harking back to a time when law and order did not prevail. It takes place in the far reaches of northern Michigan--in a rugged and remote logging community. It is easy to find yourself transported back into time while reading this book. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of a handful of the main characters which helps to give the story a multi-dimensional feel. The dark side of man's nature rears its ugly head in this story in more ways than one. Not only does it highlight mankind's raw and violent emotions; but also his proclivity to destroy the natural environment around him and blight the Earth wherever he goes. Purportedly based loosely on a true incident, this is an engaging and worthwhile read.
In fiction, if you're going to describe a man getting stabbed, you'd best choose your words with care. In Spring Drive A North Country Tale, a novel based on actual events that took place in Menominee, Michigan in 1881, author Chuck Guilford does just that. You feel the cold, hard blade slice between ribs and sever a beating heart. You endure the sensation of ebbing life and the unreality of death. Guilford is fearless and never backs away from things a lesser writer might skirt. Bodies stench the air because the earth is too cold for burial. A whore is forced into necrophilia by a mob of laughing men. Guilford tide pools the violence into a small, reflective pond of human horror. The tale begins with men in the guise of loggers raping the earth before turning on each other. By setting his novel over a century ago, Guilford dissolves time and shows that not all that much has changed. Men with power have always exploited the weak. In Spring Drive the characters rub against each other harshly, causing more than mere bruising. This is a story with haunting images that linger. Like one of the masterful westerns directed by Clint Eastwood, this is a novel that pulls no punches when it comes to showing what we can do to each other. Great fiction that will hold you in its savage grip. Forgotten Strokes
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