Project Gutenberg 2008-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 54 Connor, Ralph 1860 1937 Gordon, Charles William Beyond the Marshes E-text prepared by Al Haines "Beyond the Marshes" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness and explores themes of faith, community, and perseverance through the lens of a missionary's experiences. It likely addresses the struggles and triumphs of pioneer life, bringing to light the challenges faced by settlers in remote areas. The narrative follows the journey of a missionary as he travels to a remote community located beyond the expansive marshes. Throughout his visit, he encounters the McPhail family, who exemplify the resilience and strength of pioneering life. The father, Mr. McPhail, reflects on the sacrifices made to establish their humble home while his wife, though burdened, is a beacon of warmth and hospitality. Their daughter Katie, who has been bedridden for years due to illness, radiates inner peace and strength despite her physical challenges. The story culminates in a Communion service that underscores the family's unwavering faith and the sense of community that sustains them in their remote existence. Through these interwoven lives, Ralph Connor paints a poignant picture of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of humanity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canada -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 49800 49746 2024-09-10T12:51:38.220722 2023-09-11T06:05:01.328801 text/html text/html 49793 49739 2024-09-10T12:51:38.370736 2023-09-11T06:05:01.456539 text/html text/html 66011 2024-09-10T12:51:41.311822 application/epub+zip 65114 2024-09-10T12:51:39.473708 application/epub+zip 65114 2024-09-10T12:51:38.767714 application/epub+zip 146583 2024-09-10T12:51:42.754691 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139363 2024-09-10T12:51:40.850711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139563 2022-09-11T11:36:16.277912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40603 40592 2024-09-10T12:51:38.059711 2023-09-11T06:05:01.190586 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 40471 2008-03-01T14:07:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16056 2008-03-01T14:07:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17338 2024-09-10T12:51:42.883692 application/rdf+xml 13123 2024-09-10T12:51:39.103711 image/jpeg 3460 2024-09-10T12:51:38.935707 image/jpeg 65584 2024-09-10T12:51:38.377714 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia