Harold Bindloss

Broschiertes Buch

Lorimer of the Northwest

Beschreibung

Lorimer of the Northwest follows the journey of a young man from Lancashire who migrates to Canada, driven by ambition and a desire for a better life on the challenging prairies. The novel explores themes of resilience and community as the protagonist navigates the harsh realities of frontier life, building relationships and working tirelessly to establish his homestead. The protagonist's partnership with his friend and their connection to the land illustrate the deep struggles and rewards of settling in the Northwest territories. As Ralph faces the difficulties of farming and building a future, he also contemplates the personal sacrifices required to thrive in such an unforgiving environment. The story reflects the spirit of perseverance and hope that defines the settlers, revealing both the physical and emotional challenges of frontier life. The evolving relationships with other settlers, especially with a powerful local family, add depth to Ralph's journey, highlighting the social dynamics of a close-knit community where personal aspirations and collective survival often intersect. Through vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape, the novel captures the essence of pioneering life.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 355g
• ISBN-13: 9789370429956
• ISBN-10: 9370429956
• Artikelnr.: 73739652