02267cam a22003253u 4500 16541 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972 Poor Man's Rock Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-17 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Poor Man's Rock" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love, jealousy, and struggle amidst the backdrop of the rugged landscape of British Columbia. Central to the narrative is the character Donald MacRae, whose past experiences intertwine with those of his son, Jack, who returns home from war to find his father gravely ill and their family's legacy in jeopardy. The opening of the book immerses us in a tense situation at sea, where Donald MacRae is trying to escape from the pursuing yacht "Gull" with his beloved Bessie, the daughter of a powerful family. The dynamic between the characters hints at deeper conflicts involving family loyalty, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. As the story unfolds, we learn about Jack's struggle to connect with his heritage while confronting the consequences of past family actions, particularly involving the Gower family, who have historically obstructed the MacRaes. The vividly depicted coastal setting and the emotional turmoil of the characters set the stage for a gripping tale of resilience and retribution against the backdrop of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Pacific salmon fisheries -- British Columbia -- Fiction Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16541 57929 57929