02318cam a22003133u 4500 14234 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 The Lure of the North Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Published in England under the title Agatha's Fortune Release date is 2004-12-02 E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Josephine Paolucci, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Lure of the North" by Harold Bindloss is a novel penned during the early 20th century. It narrates the story of Jim Thirlwell, a young engineer torn between the lure of civilized comforts and the challenges of life in Canada's wilderness as he grapples with personal ambitions, family pressures, and romantic entanglements amidst the backdrop of the North's rugged beauty and harsh realities. The opening of the novel finds Thirlwell dining at a hotel in Quebec, reflecting on the stark contrast between his past life in the wilds of North Ontario and present societal expectations. As he interacts with his relatives and a young woman named Evelyn, it becomes clear that he is at a crossroads, facing a tempting job offer that could bring him back to England. However, he feels a pull towards his duties in the North, demonstrating a strong moral compass inherited from his father. This conflict sets the stage for his developing character and the relationships he forms while remaining loyal to his commitments in the wilderness. Ultimately, the opening chapters establish a rich tapestry of themes including ambition, sacrifice, and the search for identity, enticing readers to delve deeper into Thirlwell's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- History -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14234 55622 55622