Harold Bindloss

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Johnstone of the Border (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Duty, and Betrayal in the Scottish Borderlands

Beschreibung

In "Johnstone of the Border," Harold Bindloss weaves a compelling narrative set against the rugged backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. The novel explores themes of survival, identity, and the complex interplay between man and nature, depicted through vivid descriptions and dynamic characterizations. Written in Bindloss's characteristic prose, the work captures the spirit of early 20th-century literature, reflecting the struggles of frontiersmen and the societal tensions of the time. The plot centers on the titular character, Johnstone, whose journey encapsulates the quest for belonging amid untamed landscapes and evolving social values. Harold Bindloss, a notable figure in early Canadian literature, drew from his own experiences as a settler in Alberta. His firsthand observations of frontier life lend authenticity and depth to his characters and settings. Bindloss's background in agriculture and his travels across Canada informed his understanding of the land's harsh realities, allowing him to portray the struggles and triumphs of his characters with unparalleled insight. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of adventure and personal growth. Bindloss's masterful storytelling not only entertains but also provides profound reflections on the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity, making it essential reading for fans of Canadian literature and historical fiction.

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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: 271
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066189624
• Artikelnr.: 58596003