Harold Bindloss

Ranching for Sylvia (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Ranching for Sylvia" by Harold Bindloss is the classic story of a young Englishman going out to Canada, and struggling against hardships to make a go of a farm. Having to adjust to the unforgiving wilderness proves to be quite the test as our young hero relies on his resourcefulness and will to survive to get him through unforeseen misfortunes. Farming is no easy task, and Bindloss portrays just how trying it can be perfectly.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 309
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066227982
• Artikelnr.: 58929110

Autorenporträt

Harold Bindloss (1866-1945) was a prolific British novelist and a master of adventure fiction set in the Western Canadian frontiers. His work often explored the rugged landscapes, the challenges of the frontier life, and the clash between nature and humanity. Bindloss spent a considerable period of his life in Canada, which greatly influenced the rich descriptions and authentic depictions in his novels. His writing career began after a farming and ranching venture, which imbued his narratives with a strong sense of realism and detail, as he had a firsthand experience of the life he described. Among his many novels, 'Ranching for Sylvia' (1915), stands out as a testament to his narrative style, which features strong character development and an intimate understanding of pioneer life. The work is redolent with Bindloss' characteristic literary style-straightforward, yet engaging-and presents a vivid portrait of early 20th-century Canadian life. Bindloss' literary output was significant, and he was admired for his ability to capture the spirit of an era when the untamed regions of Canada were just opening to settlement and development. His contributions to the adventure and western genres have been noted for their historical value and entertainment, allowing readers a glimpse into a bygone era through the lens of engaging storytelling.