Winston of the Prairie
The novel revolves around Winston, a young man who returns to his family's ranch after years away. He struggles with the harsh realities of rural life and the decline of the ranch due to drought and financial difficulties. Through his experiences, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of community.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1908 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 27 chapters · 116,466 words
First lines
It was a bitter night, for the frost had bound the prairie in its iron grip, although as yet there was no snow. Rancher Winston stood shivering in a little Canadian settlement in the great lonely land which runs north from the American frontier to Athabasca. There was no blink of starlight in the murky sky, and out of the great waste of grass came a stinging wind that moaned about the frame houses clustering beside the trail that led south over the limited levels to the railroad and civilization. It chilled Winston, and his furs, somewhat tattered, gave him little protection. He strode up and down, glancing expectantly into the darkness, and then across the unpaved street, where the ruts were plowed a foot deep in the prairie sod, towards the warm red glow from the windows of the wooden hotel.
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Winston of the Prairie is listed on Textopian as a novel by Harold Bindloss, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 116,466 words
- Structure: 27 chapters, 2,147 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Western — The setting and themes revolve around life on the prairie, typical of Western genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Romance — There are romantic elements and relationships that play a significant role in the narrative.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, reflecting the time period's social and cultural aspects.
Tags
Western Fiction · Adventure Novel · Prairie Setting · Ranch Life · Cattle Ranching · American West · Frontier Life · Male Protagonist · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Personal Growth · Friendship
Contents
- Rancher Winston
- Lance Courthorne
- Trooper Shannon's Quarrel
- In the Bluff
- Miss Barrington Comes Home
- Anticipations
- Winston's Decision
- Winston Comes to Silverdale
- Courthorne Disappears
- An Armistice
- Maud Barrington's Promise
- Speed the Plow
- Mastery Recognized
- A Fair Advocate
- The Unexpected
- Facing the Flame
- Maud Barrington is Merciless
- With the Stream
- Under Test
- Courthorne Blunders
- The Face at the Window
- Colonel Barrington is Convinced
- Sergeant Stimson Confirms his Suspicions
- The Revelation
- Courthorne Makes Reparation
- Winston Rides Away
- Reinstatement