{"product_id":"silas-strong-emperor-of-the-woods","title":"Silas Strong: Emperor of the Woods (SIGNED)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Silas Strong, an eccentric, quiet master woodsman and guide who reigns over his forest domain. Known as a \"natural philosopher,\" Silas speaks mostly in short, cryptic fragments or through his sister, avoiding long conversations with outsiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central conflict begins when an aggressive, corporate lumber baron invades the region. Armed with capital and machinery, the developers begin clear-cutting the ancient forest. Silas fiercely resists this encroachment. He fights a tragic, losing battle to defend his home, his way of life, and the wildlife from destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eA distinguished signed and personalized first edition, first printing of \u003cem data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"132\"\u003eSilas Strong\u003c\/em\u003e, an increasingly scarce work by Irving Bacheller, one of America’s prominent early twentieth-century literary voices. Bacheller is celebrated for his nostalgic and deeply human portrayals of rural American life, and this work stands as a thoughtful reflection on character, morality, perseverance, and the evolving social fabric of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"59\"\u003ePresented in very good condition, this volume retains a tight, firm binding with exceptionally well-preserved pages and only light shelf wear consistent with age. The absence of a dust jacket is typical for surviving examples of this period, while the personalized inscription and signature by the author significantly elevate the book’s collectible and historical appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irving Bacheller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48935371768058,"sku":"SW-B3\/9\/05262026","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3387\/5450\/files\/silasstongsinged.jpg?v=1779835340","url":"https:\/\/flippedpages.com\/products\/silas-strong-emperor-of-the-woods","provider":"Flipped Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}