HEAVEN IS TOO HIGH

by Mildred Masterson McNeilly ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 22, 1944

A vigorous handling of the heroic saga of Baranov's bringing order to the Russian settlements in America, building up the fur trade, establishing trade routes with other nations for supplies, and keeping the natives under control -- as setting for the story of Chernov, a young Russian nobleman, escaping the Express! displeasure by stewing away in Baranov's expedition. As Goruk in the new land, Chernov learns to love the wilderness, the adventurous life, the responsibilities Baranov gives him, but always he dreams of person and return to marry his Elizabeth. Then comes news of her marriage, and he turns to Marya, a French-Indian, who bears his child, and it is to her he returns ultimately.....A story of our early Northwest, of pioneering against odds, of internal dissentions which brought disruption to this experiment.

Pub Date: March 22, 1944

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Morrow

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1944

Categories: FICTION