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100	1		_aConnor, Ralph, _d1860-1937
245	1	0	_aMichael McGrath, Postmaster
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 2006-09-12
508			_aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Joseph R. Hauser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520			_a"Michael McGrath, Postmaster" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The book explores themes of loyalty, belonging, and the struggles of an old soldier who serves as the postmaster in a remote valley town. It portrays the changing times and the impact of isolation on individual lives, particularly in the context of an aging hero formerly celebrated for his service. The story begins with the introduction of Ould Michael, an Irishman and a former sergeant in Her Majesty's army, who runs the local post office with a sense of dignity and pride, symbolized by the Union Jack that flies over his cabin. However, as the town evolves and a new post office emerges at Jacob Wragge's store, Michael's life takes a downward spiral when he loses his position and his sense of purpose. Consumed by grief and despair, he resorts to heavy drinking, leading to a poignant struggle as his loyal friend McFarquhar attempts to revive him and guide him back towards light and hope. The narrative unfolds Michael's journey from glory to disgrace and, ultimately, towards redemption as he reconciles his past and reclaims his dignity in a heartwarming conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19257
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