02222cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324500210013026400510015130000470020233600260024933700260027533800360030150000310033750800930036852013200046153400450178165300320182685600430185899900190190165382UtSlPG20260610134517.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPhilip, Alex14aThe Crimson West 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-05-19  aAl Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Crimson West" by Alex Philip is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Donald McLean, a young man grappling with the fallout from a troubled relationship with his father and his struggles with personal shortcomings, including gambling and drinking. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Western landscape in Canada, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, redemption, and adventure as Donald embarks on a journey towards empowerment and potential.  The opening of the book introduces Donald McLean just after he has been released from jail, where he faced the disappointment of his father, who has distanced himself due to Donald’s reckless behavior. After an encounter with the sheriff, who showed him kindness, Donald feels a mixture of shame and determination as he contemplates his future. He soon meets a friendly Westerner, Jack Gillis, who becomes a supportive ally, encouraging Donald to venture to British Columbia. As Donald navigates the challenges of seeking employment and brushes with danger, he is also profoundly affected by the rich and vibrant world around him, as illustrated through his introspection and encounters with various characters, setting the stage for his transformative journey in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBritish Columbia -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65382  c106205d106205