A young man returns to the towpath world he left behind, finding family, risk, and a future.
This edition follows the life on canal boats and the tight-knit communities that form around the Sary-Anne and the lemon-squeezer. It centers on a homecoming full of warmth, memory, and hard choices as characters confront past and present in a rough, working world.
- Meet families who pull together at the sight of a returning son and the scent of home-cooked meals.
- Experience the close quarters of towboats, the bustle of deckhands, and the quiet threats of life on the canal.
- Feel the tension between duty, love, and the costs of a hard life set against moments of tenderness and hope.
- Watch a young man navigate promises, marriage, and a future that might depend on luck, courage, and hard work.
Ideal for readers of historical fiction centered on working-class life, family ties, and the chlorine-clear pulse of the inland waterways.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows Jean-Baptiste, a young man born on the shores of Lake St. John in 1859. The story of his life is set against the backdrop of the changing Canadian landscape, as the wilderness is gradually replaced by towns and industry. The novel explores the growing tension between tradition and modernity, and the challenges faced by those who must navigate this divide. The author delves into themes of family, identity, and the search for one's place in the world, ultimately revealing the profound impact of our choices on the shape of our lives and the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243277728_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243277728
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243277728
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Vendeur : Isaiah Thomas Books & Prints, Inc., Cotuit, MA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Signed by author. True first edition with orange DJ. DJ chipped, worn soiled, spine darkened. ; Classic Reprint; 152 X 13.67 X 229 millimeters; 254 pages; Signed by Author. N° de réf. du vendeur 12438
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