02545cam a22003373u 4500 16553 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972 Burned Bridges 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 2005-08-19 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Burned Bridges" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of isolation, human relationships, and the complexities of life in a remote Canadian setting, particularly through the lens of missionary work and personal growth. The protagonist, Wesley Thompson, enters the story as a newly appointed missionary navigating the challenges of existence in the wilderness while grappling with his own ideals versus reality. The opening of the novel establishes Thompson’s arrival in Lone Moose, a small settlement characterized by its rugged environment, unique inhabitants, and the contrast between the indigenous McPhee family and the locals. He is initially optimistic about his mission to bring spiritual enlightenment to the community but soon encounters the harsh realities of survival and interaction with the locals. His early interactions highlight his struggle to connect with the people, who appear indifferent to his religious ambitions, embodying a tension of faith versus practicality in a land that starkly tests one’s resolve. As he confronts feelings of loneliness and disillusionment, he becomes increasingly aware of the community's dynamics, particularly his budding attraction to Sophie Carr, the daughter of a local man, which further complicates his mission and emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- Fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada -- Fiction Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen), 1892-1968 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16553 57941 57941