When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Complete by Parker
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"When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon" by Gilbert Parker is a historical fantasy written during the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on an enigmatic character named Valmond, who arrives in a small French-Canadian village, Pontiac, embodying the spirit of Napoleon Bonaparte. The story explores themes of identity, ambition, and the interplay between reality and illusion, as Valmond’s persona captivates the villagers and sparks a revival of
their historical and cultural connections to France. The opening of the book introduces us to the vibrant community of Pontiac as Valmond makes a grand entrance, throwing hot pennies to delighted children while establishing his presence as a whimsical yet mysterious figure. The descriptions of the village’s characters, including the local avocat (lawyer) Monsieur Garon, and the dwarf Parpon, set the stage for the societal dynamics at play. As Valmond interacts with the townsfolk, he engages them with poetic rhetoric about dreams and duty, creating an air of both fascination and suspicion among the wiser citizens like the Cure (priest) and the auctioneer, Medallion. Local sentiments are stirred, and a palpable energy surrounding Valmond begins to grow, hinting at deeper narratives of heroism and deception that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Complete |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6205 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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