02224cam a22003133u 4500 33423 UtSlPG 20260610133749.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Pocock, Roger, 1865-1941 A Man in the Open Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-08-13 Produced by D Alexander, Janet Keller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Man in the Open" by Roger Pocock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of survival, personal struggle, and the complexities of family life set against the backdrop of the rugged Labrador landscape. The main character is Jesse Smith, who reflects on his childhood and the harsh realities of life in the region as he navigates his relationships with family members, particularly his parents. The opening of the story is centered around Jesse Smith as he recounts memories of his early life in Labrador, focusing on his father’s hard existence as a skilled hunter and the family's challenges. Through Jesse's perspective, readers are introduced to his mother, a woman from a more genteel background whose expectations clash with the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. The narrative captures the emotional weight of loss and familial relationships, as well as Jesse's complex feelings towards his parents, especially regarding his father's untimely death and how it impacted the family dynamics. A sense of nostalgia and a deep appreciation for the untamed wilderness permeate this beginning, setting the stage for Jesse’s forthcoming challenges and adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Bracker, M. Leone, 1885-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33423 74269 74269