02226cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450074001442640051002183000047002693360026003163370026003423380036003685000031004045080044004355201349004795340045018286530021018738560042018946202UtSlPG20260610133149.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aParker, Gilbert,d1862-193210aWhen Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1." by Gilbert Parker is an historical fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a mysterious figure named Valmond, who arrives in the Canadian village of Pontiac claiming to be a son of Napoleon. The story explores themes of identity, dreams, and the allure of historical legacy, set against a backdrop of French-Canadian life and culture.   The plot focuses on Valmond's arrival in Pontiac and the impact he has on the villagers, who are captivated by his charm, generosity, and supposed royal lineage. Valmond's interactions with the local population reveal his flamboyant personality, as he showers children with coins and engages in animated discussions about France and its history. As he gains the villagers' trust, he stages a series of dramatic performances, claiming a connection to the Napoleonic legacy. Among the notable characters in the story are old Sergeant Lagroin, who serves as a link to Valmond’s supposed heritage, and Madame Chalice, who becomes intrigued by Valmond’s antics. The narrative blends romance, adventure, and an exploration of the human desire for greatness, as it examines how one individual's arrival can stir a community's imagination and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanadian fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6202