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100 1 _aConnor, Ralph,
_d1860-1937
245 1 0 _aTo Him That Hath: A Tale of the West of Today
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-03
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"To Him That Hath: A Tale of the West of Today" by Ralph Connor is a novel set in the early 20th century that reflects on life in a small Canadian town. The narrative introduces us to Captain Jack Maitland, a war veteran grappling with the painful memories and emotional strains of his recent past, as well as the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life. The book delves into themes of friendship, rivalry, and the psychological scars left by war through the interactions of Jack with friends and newcomers like Rupert Stillwell and the spirited Annette Perrotte. The opening of the novel begins with a lively tennis match that sets the stage for the social dynamics among the characters. We see a spirited rivalry between Jack and Stillwell, enriched by the playful banter of their companions, including the assertive Frances Amory, who encourages Jack. As tensions rise during the match, we witness glimpses of deeper issues, such as Jack's internal struggles stemming from the war, the relationship with his family, and the social expectations he faces. The scene also hints at burgeoning romances and personal conflicts, particularly through the character of Annette, whose own backstory and ambitions become central to the unfolding drama within the town. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework of societal interactions, making it clear that the narrative will explore the multi-layered impacts of war and relationships against a backdrop of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Fiction
653 _aSocial problems -- Fiction
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Fiction
653 _aIndustrial relations -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3244
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