The Warden of the Plains, and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west
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"The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west" by John MacLean is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology explores life in the Canadian Northwest, focusing on the characters and experiences of those who inhabit this rugged and often harsh landscape. One of the central characters is Broncho Jake, known as the "Gospel Cowboy," who combines his cowboy skills with
a passion for delivering spiritual messages to fellow cowboys, as he travels from ranch to ranch. The opening of the collection introduces Broncho Jake amidst a cattle round-up on the vast western plains. As he joins his cowboy friends around the campfire, he is welcomed not only for his skills but also for his unique ability to share the Gospel in a relatable manner. Jake's stories, laced with humor and wisdom, resonate with the rough-and-tumble lives of the cowboys, who appreciate his straightforward yet profound teachings. The narrative sets the tone for a blend of adventure, camaraderie, and spiritual exploration, revealing how Jake’s warm-hearted and practical approach allows him to touch the lives of those around him in this rugged frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacLean, John, 1851-1928 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Laughlin, J. E. |
| Title | The Warden of the Plains, and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west |
| Contents | The warden of the plains -- Asokoa, the chief's daughter -- The sky pilot -- The lone pine -- The writing stone -- Akspine -- Old Glad -- The spirit guide -- Alahcasla -- The hidden treasure -- The white man's bride -- The coming of Apauakas. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Northwest, Canadian -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36578 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36578-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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