| Author |
Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957 |
| Illustrator |
Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936 |
| Title |
A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration" by F. S. Brereton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative follows the journey of Joe Bradley, a young man facing a life-altering decision after selling his father's cycle shop and becoming an orphan. As he contemplates his next steps, the idea of emigrating to Canada presents itself as a path to adventure and independence. At the start of the story, we meet Joe as he grapples with uncertainty about his future after stepping out of the shop that symbolized his past. The narrative details his interactions with locals who encourage him to emigrate, emphasizing the opportunities awaiting him in Canada. With encouragement from a doctor and a friendly constable, Joe begins to entertain the notion of leaving his small-town life behind. The opening portion establishes Joe's character as determined and resourceful, setting the stage for his forthcoming adventures in a new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Canada -- Emigration and immigration -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Royal North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38206 |
| Release Date |
Dec 3, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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