Winston of the Prairie - Couverture souple

Bindloss, Harold

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9369077251 ISBN 13 : 9789369077250

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

Winston of the Prairie by Harold Bindloss is a novel set in the harsh Canadian prairie, where a young immigrant struggles to survive amidst financial ruin and the unforgiving environment. The narrative explores the resilience and determination required to face the dire consequences of failed harvests and looming foreclosure. As the protagonist grapples with his hardships, the novel delves into his internal struggles, contrasting his ambition and pride against the overwhelming challenges of frontier life. Amidst growing desperation, Winston reflects on the decisions that led him to this point while navigating relationships with fellow settlers. The story emphasizes the tension between personal pride and the necessity of adaptation, as Winston confronts both external obstacles and the emotional toll of his choices. The plot unfolds as Winston faces the reality of his situation, setting the stage for potential transformation and the possibility of redefining his path through difficult decisions and interactions with others. Through its portrayal of personal and environmental adversity, the novel captures the essence of survival in a harsh and unyielding world, questioning how far one can go to maintain dignity in the face of overwhelming odds.

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À propos de l?auteur

Harold Bindloss was an English novelist who published a number of adventure tales set in western Canada, as well as in England and West Africa. His writing was mostly based on his own experiences as a seaman, dock worker, farmer, and planter. Bindloss was born on April 6, 1866 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. The eldest son of Edward Williams Bindloss, an iron dealer who employed six men at the time of the 1881 census. Bindloss has three sisters and four brothers. He spent several years at sea and in several colonies, most notably in Africa, before returning to England in 1896, his health ravaged by malaria. He appears to have started out as a clerk in a shipping office, but this did not suit his adventurous nature, and he later became a farmer in Canada, a sailor, a dock worker, and a planter. He returned to England in 1896, likely from West Africa, afflicted with malaria. Given that he spent more than a decade at sea and in the colonies, it is likely that his time overseas was divided into two parts: first as a youth, and then as a young man after 1891.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9369077251
• ISBN 13: 9789369077250
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 238
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