Bindloss, Harold 1866-1945 creator Dewey, Alfred James 1874-1958 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lorimer of the Northwest" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Ralph Lorimer, a young man from Lancashire who emigrates to Canada in search of a better life on the prairie, filled with hope and ambition. As he navigates the challenges of farming and partnership with his friend Harry Lorraine, the narrative explores themes of resilience, community, and the pursuit of prosperity amid the hardships of frontier life. The opening of the novel introduces Ralph Lorimer as he reflects on his life in Canada while recovering from an injury. Set in Fairmead, his homestead, he recounts memories of hard work alongside Grace Carrington, the daughter of a powerful local figure, and his partnership with Harry Lorraine. The vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape and the intricacies of prairie life illustrate his deep connection to the land and the challenges faced by settlers. The prologue sets the stage for Ralph’s journey, highlighting both the aspirations and the grit required to thrive in the Northwest territories. As the narrative unfolds, Ralph finds himself at the intersection of personal ambition and the general struggles of settlers, eagerly anticipating the future as he begins to put down roots in this new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-12-12 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Northwest, Canadian -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27504 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27504 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133628.0 27504