The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1 by Gilbert Parker

"The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories published in 1900. Set in the French-Canadian village of Pontiac, Quebec, these tales explore the lives, struggles, and characters of a rural community. From tragic comedies to romantic absurdities, Parker weaves stories of woodsmen, millers, stoneworkers, and other colorful inhabitants. Dedicated to Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the collection celebrates French-Canadian life and culture in Quebec's democratic yet monarchial province. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
Title The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lane_that_Had_No_Turning,_and_Other_Tales_Concerning_the_People_of_Pontiac
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Canadian fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 6237
Release Date
Last Update Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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