The Prospector: A Tale of the Crow's Nest Pass by Ralph Connor

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Author Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
Title The Prospector: A Tale of the Crow's Nest Pass
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Summary "The Prospector: A Tale of the Crow's Nest Pass" by Ralph Connor is a historical novel probably written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Canadian landscape, focusing on themes of adventure, ambition, and the social challenges of the time. The opening introduces a cast of characters centered around a university setting, where they are passionately engaged in the world of football and their aspirations while hinting at more personal and societal struggles. At the start of the book, a vibrant autumn day on a university campus sets the scene, as two sisters, Betty and Helen Fairbanks, enjoy the beauty of their surroundings with their friend Lloyd. They are enthusiastic football fans, tracking the activities of their school's team and discussing prominent players, including the shy but physically imposing Shock Macgregor. As the day unfolds, the dynamics between these characters begin to reveal deeper layers of social class and personal aspirations, particularly through the local colour provided by Shock's humble background and his devoted mother. This introduction hints at a larger narrative that weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and the call to adventure amidst the socio-cultural fabric of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Canada -- Fiction
Subject Crowsnest Pass (Alta. and B.C.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3658
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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