Harold Bindloss

eBook, ePUB

Blake's Burden (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Surviving the Canadian Wilderness: An Adventure of Love and Endurance

Kommentar: Murray, Holly / Redaktion: Good Press

Beschreibung

In "Blake's Burden," Harold Bindloss crafts a narrative that deftly navigates the complex interplay between individual ambition and the inexorable forces of nature. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness, this work combines vivid descriptions with a realistic depiction of frontier life, exploring themes of perseverance, identity, and the moral ambiguities inherent in the pursuit of progress. Bindloss's literary style is characterized by a blend of romanticism and realism, inviting readers into a world where the harsh landscape serves both as an antagonist and a catalyst for personal growth. Harold Bindloss, a prolific author and a keen observer of human relationships with the natural world, drew from his own experiences in Canada's rugged terrain to inform his storytelling. Having emigrated from England, Bindloss was keenly aware of the struggles faced by pioneers and their enduring connection to the land. His background as an educator and journalist further enriched his understanding of social dynamics, making the characters in "Blake's Burden" richly nuanced and relatable. Readers seeking an evocative exploration of human resilience amidst nature's challenges will find "Blake's Burden" a striking tale. Bindloss's insightful prose and compelling character arcs not only entertain but also provoke reflection on the cost of our ambitions. This book is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of literature and the human experience. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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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: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 273
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066145613
• Artikelnr.: 58929742