| Author |
Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 |
| Illustrator |
Dunton, W. Herbert, 1878-1936 |
| Title |
Winston of the Prairie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Winston of the Prairie" by Harold Bindloss is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rancher Winston, a young English immigrant struggling to survive in the unforgiving Canadian prairie amidst harsh conditions and financial ruin after losing two consecutive harvests. As Winston grapples with the potential foreclosure of his homestead, he navigates the challenges of frontier life while reflecting on his past and the ambitions that brought him to the West. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a bitter night where Winston stands outside, dealing with the brutal cold and his precarious situation. After receiving discouraging letters regarding his financial struggles, he is faced with the harsh reality that he might lose his farm. Despite his pride and stubborn determination, Winston's situation grows increasingly desperate as he interacts with other settlers and reflects on his hardships. The chapter intricately sets the stage for Winston's journey, hinting at the internal and external conflicts he will face, including the potential for transforming encounters and decisions that may define his fate as he chooses to step into a new role entwined with the notorious character Lance Courthorne. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Canadian fiction
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| Subject |
Prairie Provinces -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14763 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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