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100 1 _aBindloss, Harold,
_d1866-1945
245 1 0 _aAlton of Somasco: A Romance of the Great Northwest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-05
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Alton of Somasco: A Romance of the Great Northwest" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1900s. The story is set in British Columbia and explores themes of rugged individualism and the interplay between civilization and the wilderness. The main character, Henry Alton, is portrayed as a capable rancher with a strong affinity for the natural world, navigating through various encounters that suggest deeper societal conflicts and personal ambitions related to land ownership and dignity. The opening of the story introduces us to Alton as he struggles with a half-tamed Cayuse pony in a freezing British Columbian settlement, showcasing his determination and connection to the land. He interacts with various locals, including a skeptical rancher and a flippant city man named Hallam, each representing differing perspectives on life in the rugged Northwest. Alton's character is fleshed out through his dialogue and actions, revealing a man of integrity and strength amidst the challenges of survival and the emerging complexities of ownership and ambition. As he embarks on a treacherous journey with his partner, Seaforth, carrying supplies to a nearby ranch, the reader is drawn into a vivid depiction of the wilderness, setting the stage for Alton's broader struggles and encounters with other characters, including a girl named Nellie Townshead, who hints at the romantic elements to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14261
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