The Stringer, Arthur 1874-1950 creator Ward, E. F. (Edmund Franklin) 1892-1990 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Prairie Child" by Arthur Stringer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Chaddie McKail, as she navigates complex emotions within her marriage, the responsibilities of motherhood, and the challenges of rural life on the prairie. The book explores themes of love, heartbreak, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of the harsh yet beautiful prairie landscape. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tense moment in Chaddie McKail's marriage. As she confronts her husband, Duncan Argyll McKail, over his apparent infidelity and casualness regarding a teaching colleague, the emotional distance between them becomes palpable. Through a series of introspective thoughts, Chaddie reflects on their troubled relationship, the sacrifices of motherhood, and the impact of their shared past on their present. This early chapter sets the stage for the exploration of their family dynamics, parental responsibilities, and the search for personal fulfillment, laying a foundation for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-04-06 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Canada -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Prairie Provinces -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28514 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28514 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133642.0 28514