The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature

Name: The Ruling Passion: Tales of Nature and Human Nature
Author: Henry Van Dyke

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 29 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a remote Adirondack village, the arrival of a mysterious stranger stirs the community, setting the stage for stories that explore the hidden passions shaping human nature against the backdrop of rugged wilderness and lively local life.

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