02240cam a22003253u 4500 3245 UtSlPG 20260610133109.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937 Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-30 Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the rugged wilderness of Western Canada during a time when young men are flocking to the area, seeking opportunity amid the challenges of life in lumber camps and mines. The narrative primarily revolves around the experiences of Leslie Graeme and the struggle of the men in the camp as they confront their personal battles with morality and temptation, particularly in the context of redemption and community. The opening of the book introduces readers to a group of men gathered in a lumber camp on Christmas Eve, highlighting the camaraderie and conflicts that define their lives. Leslie Graeme, a charismatic leader among the men, is depicted alongside the narrator as they navigate the dynamics of their relationships and the hardships of life in the wilderness. The camp is filled with anticipation for Christmas festivities, yet underlying tensions hint at the challenges they face from local threats and their own inner demons. As the narrative unfolds, the importance of faith, community, and the quest for redemption emerge as central themes, setting the stage for the struggles that lie ahead in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- Fiction Selkirk Range -- Fiction Lumber camps -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3245 45316 45316