The Gaspards of Pine Croft: A Romance of the Windermere by Ralph Connor
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| Author | Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937 |
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| Title | The Gaspards of Pine Croft: A Romance of the Windermere |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Gaspards of Pine Croft: A Romance of the Windermere" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque Windermere Valley of British Columbia, focusing on Hugh Gaspard, a proud engineer with aspirations that merge his artistic temperament with his practical skills. Themes of love, identity, and the intermingling of cultures form the crux of the narrative as Gaspard navigates both personal and environmental challenges. The opening of the novel introduces the majestic landscape of British Columbia, emphasizing its beauty and the magnetic pull it exerts on Hugh Gaspard, who yearns for a life beyond the confines of his father's engineering business. After securing his father’s reluctant approval to pursue his dreams, Gaspard establishes a grand ranch in the valley, Pine Croft Ranch. Amidst this new life, he marries a charming English woman and experiences blissful years until her health declines. Complicating matters further, a past encounter with a Native American woman surfaces, introducing a child that could threaten Gaspard’s idyllic family life, setting the stage for emotional turmoil and ethical dilemmas that will challenge the bonds of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | British Columbia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canadian fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59499 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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