| Author |
Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972 |
| Illustrator |
Johnson, Frank Tenney, 1874-1939 |
| Title |
Poor Man's Rock
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Ereaut and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Poor Man's Rock" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of love, jealousy, and struggle amidst the backdrop of the rugged landscape of British Columbia. Central to the narrative is the character Donald MacRae, whose past experiences intertwine with those of his son, Jack, who returns home from war to find his father gravely ill and their family's legacy in jeopardy. The opening of the book immerses us in a tense situation at sea, where Donald MacRae is trying to escape from the pursuing yacht "Gull" with his beloved Bessie, the daughter of a powerful family. The dynamic between the characters hints at deeper conflicts involving family loyalty, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. As the story unfolds, we learn about Jack's struggle to connect with his heritage while confronting the consequences of past family actions, particularly involving the Gower family, who have historically obstructed the MacRaes. The vividly depicted coastal setting and the emotional turmoil of the characters set the stage for a gripping tale of resilience and retribution against the backdrop of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Pacific salmon fisheries -- British Columbia -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16541 |
| Release Date |
Aug 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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