Prescott of Saskatchewan by Harold Bindloss
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Author | Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 |
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Illustrator | Dunton, W. Herbert, 1878-1936 |
Title | Prescott of Saskatchewan |
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Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net |
Summary | "Prescott of Saskatchewan" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Cyril Jernyngham, a man grappling with the consequences of his reckless past as he navigates life on the Canadian prairie amidst difficult circumstances and relationships. The narrative focuses on themes of redemption, social standing, and the harsh realities of frontier life. The opening of the book introduces Prescott, who has come to the small settlement of Sebastian, characterizing it as unremarkable, yet filled with a vibrant mix of people embroiled in conflict. As Prescott discusses the recent events with locals, the reader learns about Jernyngham's tumultuous situation, including his messy personal life and strained relationship with his wife, Ellice. Prescott's concern for Jernyngham's well-being sets the framework for exploring themes of duty, honor, and the struggles of adapting to life in a challenging rural environment. As the two men interact, Prescott’s perspective on Jernyngham’s character unfolds, revealing layers of complexity and foreshadowing the conflicts that will arise as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 25916 |
Release Date | Jun 28, 2008 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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