A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1
A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories set in Canada's Northwest Territories during the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of nomadic Romani people as they travel through the harsh winter landscape. The stories explore themes of survival, love, and cultural identity.
By Gilbert Parker · First published 1897 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Stories · 4 chapters · 27,340 words
First lines
"Here now, Trader; aisy, aisy! Quicksands I've seen along the sayshore, and up to me half-ways I've been in wan, wid a double-and-twist in the rope to pull me out; but a suckin' sand in the open plain -- aw, Trader, aw! the like o' that niver a bit saw I."
So said Macavoy the giant, when the thing was talked of in his presence.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Parker
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Stories, Romance, Drama
- Length: 27,340 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 322 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book features adventurous tales set in the Canadian wilderness, focusing on exploration and survival.
- Historical Fiction — The stories are set in a historical context, reflecting the life and times of the late 19th century.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each with its own plot and characters.
- Romance — Elements of romance are present in the interactions and relationships between characters.
Tags
adventure · romance · historical · Canada · nature · exploration · cultural · landscape · identity · conflict · friendship · survival
Contents
- Across the Jumping Sandhills
- A Lovely Bully
- The Filibuster
- The Gift of the Simple King
More by Gilbert Parker
- The Power And The Glory (1925)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
- Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
- A Romany of the Snows, Volume 3 (1907)
- All works by Gilbert Parker