Lorimer of the Northwest

Name: Lorimer of the Northwest
Author: Harold Bindloss

The novel revolves around a young man who inherits a large estate from a distant relative and must navigate the complexities of his new surroundings. He becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the local mining industry, while also developing romantic interests with two women. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a rapidly changing world.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Romance · 33 chapters · 139,611 words

First lines

It was late in autumn, and the heather had faded into dingy brown, though long streaks of golden fern crept winding down, when Grace Carrington first talked with me of the Canadian Dominion on the bleak slopes of Starcross Moor. There was a hollow in the hillside where a few pale-stemmed birches and somber firs formed, as it were, a rampart between the poor, climbing meadows and the waste of gorse and fern, and we two beneath them seemed utterly alone in the moorland solitude.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Western, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
Length: 139,611 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 1,778 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges in the Northwest, featuring elements of risk and excitement.
Western — Set in the Northwest, it includes themes typical of Westerns such as frontier life and rugged landscapes.
Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that influence the characters' motivations.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect historical aspects of the Northwest, providing a backdrop for the story.