The Long Portage by Harold Bindloss

Name: The Long Portage
Author: Harold Bindloss

The story revolves around a young man who returns to his native land after years abroad and becomes embroiled in the lives of those he left behind. He finds himself drawn into a complex web of relationships, including a romance with a woman from a wealthy family. As tensions rise between the old and new ways of life, the protagonist must navigate the challenges of cultural change and personal identity.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction · 31 chapters · 110,856 words

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Vernon Lisle was fishing with a determination that did not spring altogether from love of the sport. The water of the British Columbian river in which he stood knee-deep was icy cold; his rubber boots were badly ripped and leaky, and he was wet with the drizzle that drove down the lonely valley. It was difficult to reach the slack behind a boulder some distance outshore, and the arm he strained at every cast ached from hours of assiduous labor; but there was another ache in his left side which was the result of insufficient food, and though the fish were shy he persevered.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Western, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama
Length: 110,856 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 2,443 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative focuses on exploration and survival in the wilderness, typical of adventure stories.
Western — Set in the rugged landscapes of the Canadian frontier, it embodies themes common in Westerns.
Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a specific historical period, providing a backdrop for the story.
Romance — Interpersonal relationships and romantic elements are woven into the plot.