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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aParker, Gilbert,
_d1862-1932
245 1 4 _aThe World for Sale, Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-19
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The World for Sale" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set in the Canadian West, the story follows the lives of the residents of two competing towns, Lebanon and Manitou, as tensions rise between their differing cultural philosophies and backgrounds. The narrative focuses on the experiences of the central character, Fleda Druse, a daring and adventurous young woman, as she navigates the challenges posed by her environment, her heritage, and her personal aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a vivid depiction of the landscape and social dynamics at play in the towns of Lebanon and Manitou. The story begins with a dramatic account of Fleda Druse attempting to conquer the treacherous Carillon Rapids in her canoe, showcasing her fierce independence and connection to the wilderness. Observers, including two townsmen and Indigenous characters, watch with a mix of admiration and apprehension as she braves the waters. Her journey serves as a catalyst for unfolding emotions and conflicts, particularly as it reveals her interactions with other significant characters, such as Max Ingolby, a ambitious financier with plans for the towns, and Jethro Fawe, a young Romany man who presents a claim to her based on a pact made in her childhood. This rich blend of character development and poignant setting invites readers to delve deeper into themes of identity, cultural clash, and personal destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6284
999 _c48306
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