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Title: The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail

Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger

Summary: "The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail" by Ralph Connor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian West during the tumultuous times of railway construction and indigenous unrest, the story revolves around Superintendent Strong of the North West Mounted Police and his urgent need to maintain law and order in a region filled with tension and potential rebellion. Central to the narrative is the Superintendent and his interactions with various characters, including a half-breed runner named Pierre Pinault and Sergeant Ferry, as they navigate the complexities of a brewing conflict involving both the half-breed settlers and the indigenous tribes. The opening of "The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail" introduces us to the atmosphere of anxiety and potential violence that permeates the region. We see the Superintendent's determination to investigate a rumored gathering of indigenous tribes while dealing with internal tensions within the police and the indigenous communities. A key character is the half-breed Pinault, who brings news of danger, urging the Superintendent to act quickly. At this early stage, the story explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and the deeper issues at play in the relationships between settlers and indigenous peoples as they grapple with the encroaching changes brought by civilization. The sense of foreboding is palpable, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937

EBook No.: 3247

Published: Jun 3, 2006

Downloads: 56

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.

This edition has images.

Title: The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail

Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger

Summary: "The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail" by Ralph Connor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Canadian West during the tumultuous times of railway construction and indigenous unrest, the story revolves around Superintendent Strong of the North West Mounted Police and his urgent need to maintain law and order in a region filled with tension and potential rebellion. Central to the narrative is the Superintendent and his interactions with various characters, including a half-breed runner named Pierre Pinault and Sergeant Ferry, as they navigate the complexities of a brewing conflict involving both the half-breed settlers and the indigenous tribes. The opening of "The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail" introduces us to the atmosphere of anxiety and potential violence that permeates the region. We see the Superintendent's determination to investigate a rumored gathering of indigenous tribes while dealing with internal tensions within the police and the indigenous communities. A key character is the half-breed Pinault, who brings news of danger, urging the Superintendent to act quickly. At this early stage, the story explores themes of loyalty, responsibility, and the deeper issues at play in the relationships between settlers and indigenous peoples as they grapple with the encroaching changes brought by civilization. The sense of foreboding is palpable, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937

EBook No.: 3247

Published: Jun 3, 2006

Downloads: 56

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.