02428cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450031001442640051001753000047002263360026002733370026002993380036003255000031003615050140003925080044005325201362005765340045019386530032019836530028020158560042020439990017020856189UtSlPG20260610133149.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Gilbert,d1862-193210aNorthern Lights, Volume 4. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-010 aA man, a famine, and a heathen boy -- The healing springs and the pioneers -- The little widow of Jansen -- Watching the rise of Orion.  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Northern Lights, Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The volume encompasses various narratives set against the backdrop of the Canadian North, exploring themes of endurance, faith, and the interplay between civilization and the wild. The opening story, "A Man, A Famine, and A Heathen Boy," introduces us to William Rufus Holly, a lazy but educated man who takes on the daunting task of becoming a missionary in the harsh landscapes of Athabasca.  At the start of the narrative, we learn about the challenges and beauty of life in Athabasca, a land known for its extreme winters and vibrant, lively summers. William Rufus Holly, also referred to as "Sleeping Beauty," embarks on a journey north, motivated by a desire to make something of himself despite his previous life of indolence. His arrival is met with skepticism by the local Athabasca Indians, particularly when he attempts to establish his role as a missionary. The story quickly escalates into a dramatic moment when Holly risks his life to save a drowning boy, marking a significant turning point that earns him respect and paves the way for his future mission. This initial segment sets the stage for exploring the themes of redemption, resilience, and the struggle between different cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada, Northern -- Fiction  aShort stories, Canadian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6189  c48211d48211