The cheerful blackguard by Roger Pocock
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| Author | Pocock, Roger, 1865-1941 |
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| LoC No. | 15005597 |
| Title | The cheerful blackguard |
| Original Publication | United States: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Cheerful Blackguard" by Roger Pocock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of José de la Mancha y O'Brien, a young man with a mixed heritage of Spanish and Irish descent, as he navigates his life in Canada, grappling with themes of identity, family, and the complexities of love against a backdrop of cultural collision between Native American and settler societies. The opening of the book introduces the main character, José, who reminisces about his past, including the loss of his parents and the care he provided for his younger brother, whom he fondly refers to as "the Brat." Following a disheartening search for his brother, who has run away, José finds companionship in an amusingly described dog named Rich Mixed. After moving through episodes of mischief and unfortunate encounters in Winnipeg, he meets Rain, a Blackfoot Indian girl, as he embarks on a journey that leads him to embrace his adventurous spirit and explore his attraction for her. Their dynamic sets the stage for a mix of humorous and poignant encounters that reflect the broader struggles of their intertwined cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70400 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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