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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aBrand, Max, _d1892-1944
245	1	0	_aRiders of the Silences
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 2006-12-07
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"Riders of the Silences" by Max Brand is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Pierre le Rouge, a novice who has been raised in a Jesuit institution, and explores his transformation into a man of action when driven by the complexities of identity, duty, and vengeance. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of northern wilderness and touches on themes of self-discovery and moral conflict, particularly as Pierre grapples with his past and his relationships with figures like Father Victor, who has greatly influenced his upbringing. The opening of the novel establishes a tense atmosphere as we are introduced to Father Anthony and Father Victor, two priests engaged in a critical conversation about their pupil, Pierre. Father Victor expresses a deep pride in Pierre, labeling him a "thunderbolt" destined to spread their faith among the wild people of Canada. However, this pride also teeters on the edge of obsession, especially as Pierre's gentle nature contrasts with the violence inherent in his mission. The text hints at Pierre's struggles with his newfound identity after receiving a letter from his estranged father that shatters his understanding of family and belonging. The chapter concludes with Pierre determined to embark on a journey to confront his father's past, setting the stage for an exploration of revenge and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20044
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