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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aConnor, Ralph,
_d1860-1937
245 1 0 _aBlack Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks
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 2006-05-30
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the rugged wilderness of Western Canada during a time when young men are flocking to the area, seeking opportunity amid the challenges of life in lumber camps and mines. The narrative primarily revolves around the experiences of Leslie Graeme and the struggle of the men in the camp as they confront their personal battles with morality and temptation, particularly in the context of redemption and community. The opening of the book introduces readers to a group of men gathered in a lumber camp on Christmas Eve, highlighting the camaraderie and conflicts that define their lives. Leslie Graeme, a charismatic leader among the men, is depicted alongside the narrator as they navigate the dynamics of their relationships and the hardships of life in the wilderness. The camp is filled with anticipation for Christmas festivities, yet underlying tensions hint at the challenges they face from local threats and their own inner demons. As the narrative unfolds, the importance of faith, community, and the quest for redemption emerge as central themes, setting the stage for the struggles that lie ahead in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Fiction
653 _aSelkirk Range -- Fiction
653 _aLumber camps -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3245
999 _c45316
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