| Author |
Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
| Title |
A Romany of the Snows, Complete
Being a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Across the jumping sandhills -- A lovely bully -- The filibuster -- The gift of the simple king -- Malachi -- The lake of the Great Slave -- The Red Patrol -- The going of the white swan -- At Bamber's Boom -- The Bridge House -- The epaulettes -- The house with the broken shutter -- The finding of Fingall -- Three commandments in the vulgar tongue -- Little Babiche -- At Point o' Bugles -- The spoil of the puma -- The trail of the sun dogs -- The pilot of Belle Amour -- The cruise of the "Ninety-Nine" -- Romany of the snows -- The plunderer.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Romany of the Snows, Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a continuation of the tales involving the character Pierre and his companions, featuring a rich tapestry of adventurous stories set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human experience as it follows Pierre, a half-breed gambler and adventurer, along with his colorful allies, as they navigate life and its challenges in the harsh Northern landscape. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Pierre as he recalls an experience at Guidon Hill, where he encounters a girl dressed as a man, desperately seeking to marry her lover, Garrison, amidst familial conflict. After sharing his thoughts with companions Macavoy, the giant, and Mowley, the trapper, Pierre reveals his willingness to assist the girl in reaching Fort Micah to unite with her lover. As the story unfolds, Pierre's adventurous spirit shines through when he champions her cause and must devise a daring escape from pursuing foes. This initial glimpse sets the stage for a mix of camaraderie, romance, and action, establishing the tone for the subsequent tales within this engaging collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Canada, Northern -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Canadian
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6185 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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