Prescott of Saskatchewan
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who leaves his rural home to seek fortune in the Canadian West. He faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including poverty, illness, and personal struggles. Through his experiences, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of community. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1909 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 30 chapters · 114,599 words
First lines
The air was cooling down toward evening at Sebastian, where an unpicturesque collection of wooden houses stand upon a branch line on the Canadian prairie. The place is not attractive during the earlier portion of the short northern summer, when for the greater part of every week it lies sweltering in heat, in spite of the strong west winds that drive dust-clouds through its rutted streets. As a rule, during the remaining day or two the temperature sharply falls, thunder crashes between downpours of heavy rain, and the wet plank sidewalks provide a badly-needed refuge from the cement-like "gumbo" mire.
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Prescott of Saskatchewan is listed on Textopian as a novel by Harold Bindloss, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 114,599 words
- Structure: 30 chapters, 2,533 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Western — The setting in the Canadian prairies and the themes of frontier life align with the Western genre.
- Adventure — The narrative involves exploration and challenges typical of adventure stories.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the story.
- Historical Fiction — The depiction of early 20th-century life in Saskatchewan provides a historical context.
Tags
Western Fiction · Canadian Literature · Novel · Adventure Story · Frontier Life · Prairie Setting · Ranching · Cattle Drive · Outdoorsman · Independent Hero · Self-Reliance · Resourcefulness
Contents
- Jernyngham's Happy Thought
- Muriel Sees the West
- Jernyngham Makes a Decision
- Muriel Feels Regret
- The Mystery of the Muskeg
- A Deal in Land
- The Search
- A Day on the Prairie
- Prescott Makes a Promise
- A New Clue
- A Revelation
- Prescott's Flight
- The Construction Camp
- On the Trail
- Miss Foster's Escort
- The Missionary's Ally
- The Passage of the Mountains
- Defeat
- Prescott's Return
- Muriel Relieves her Mind
- Wandle Takes Precautions
- Jernyngham Makes a Discovery
- A Night Ride
- Muriel Proves Obdurate
- A Woman's Influence
- Prescott Makes Inquiries
- Startling News
- The End of the Pursuit
- Jernyngham Breaks Down
- Prescott's Vindication