Michael McGrath, Postmaster by Ralph Connor
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"Michael McGrath, Postmaster" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The book explores themes of loyalty, belonging, and the struggles of an old soldier who serves as the postmaster in a remote valley town. It portrays the changing times and the impact of isolation on individual lives, particularly in the context of an aging hero formerly celebrated for his service.
The story begins with the introduction of Ould Michael, an Irishman and a former sergeant in Her Majesty's army, who runs the local post office with a sense of dignity and pride, symbolized by the Union Jack that flies over his cabin. However, as the town evolves and a new post office emerges at Jacob Wragge's store, Michael's life takes a downward spiral when he loses his position and his sense of purpose. Consumed by grief and despair, he resorts to heavy drinking, leading to a poignant struggle as his loyal friend McFarquhar attempts to revive him and guide him back towards light and hope. The narrative unfolds Michael's journey from glory to disgrace and, ultimately, towards redemption as he reconciles his past and reclaims his dignity in a heartwarming conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Michael McGrath, Postmaster |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19257 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 271 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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