James Oliver Curwood was an early 20th century writer who lived in Michigan, where he published several novels a year. Curwood loved the outdoors and is known for his conservation efforts. Back to God's Country and Other Stories is a collection of thirteen stories about the west and northwest in the early years of the century. Stories include Back to God's country -- The yellow-back -- The fiddling man -- L'ange -- The case of Beauvais -- The other man's wife -- The strength of men -- The match -- The honor of her people -- Bucky Severn -- His first penitent -- Peter God -- The mouse.