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Title: Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police: A Tale of the Macleod Trail
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police: A Tale of the Macleod Trail" by Ralph Connor is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the struggles of young Corporal Cameron, an athlete battling with self-doubt and the burden of expectations following a significant loss in a football match. His character grapples with the stigma of being labeled a "quitter" after a disappointing performance, setting the stage for themes of honor, resilience, and redemption. The opening of the novel begins with intense drama, as Scotland's rugby team suffers a humiliating defeat attributed to Cameron's perceived failure on the field. In the aftermath, Cameron is immersed in self-recrimination, feeling the weight of his teammates' disappointment and the judgment of the crowd. This turmoil is compounded by his struggle with physical condition and self-esteem challenges. As Cameron contemplates his future, he is confronted by loyalty from his captain, Dunn, and the emotional fallout of his actions, hinting at an internal journey that will unfold through the narrative. The stark contrasts between individual honor and collective expectations are poignantly explored, foreshadowing Cameron's quest for redemption amid societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
EBook No.: 3241
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- Fiction
Subject: North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police: A Tale of the Macleod Trail
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police: A Tale of the Macleod Trail" by Ralph Connor is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the struggles of young Corporal Cameron, an athlete battling with self-doubt and the burden of expectations following a significant loss in a football match. His character grapples with the stigma of being labeled a "quitter" after a disappointing performance, setting the stage for themes of honor, resilience, and redemption. The opening of the novel begins with intense drama, as Scotland's rugby team suffers a humiliating defeat attributed to Cameron's perceived failure on the field. In the aftermath, Cameron is immersed in self-recrimination, feeling the weight of his teammates' disappointment and the judgment of the crowd. This turmoil is compounded by his struggle with physical condition and self-esteem challenges. As Cameron contemplates his future, he is confronted by loyalty from his captain, Dunn, and the emotional fallout of his actions, hinting at an internal journey that will unfold through the narrative. The stark contrasts between individual honor and collective expectations are poignantly explored, foreshadowing Cameron's quest for redemption amid societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937
EBook No.: 3241
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- Fiction
Subject: North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.