The Protector by Harold Bindloss

Name: The Protector
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 lower social class. As tensions rise, he must navigate the challenges of his new circumstances while confronting his own sense of identity and belonging.

By Harold Bindloss · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, Western, Romance · 31 chapters · 93,903 words

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A light breeze was blowing down the inlet, scented with the smell of the firs, and the tiny ripples it chased across the water splashed musically against the bows of the canoe. There was a thud as the blade struck the water, and the long, light hull forged onwards with slightly lifted, bird's-head prow, while the two men swung forward for the next stroke with a rhythmic grace of motion. They knelt, facing forward, in the bottom of the craft; and dissimilar as they were in features and, to some extent, in character, the likeness between them was stronger than the difference. Both bore the unmistakable stamp of a wholesome life spent in vigorous labour in the open. Their eyes were clear, and like those of most bushmen singularly steady; their skin was weather-darkened, and they were leanly muscular.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Harold Bindloss
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Western, Romance, Drama, Historical
Length: 93,903 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 1,989 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges in a rugged environment, typical of adventure narratives.
Western — Set in a frontier setting, it includes themes of land development and the pioneering spirit.
Romance — Contains romantic elements and relationships that influence the characters' decisions and actions.
Drama — Features interpersonal conflicts and emotional struggles that drive the narrative.