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Title: The Sky Pilot: A Tale of the Foothills

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger

Summary: "The Sky Pilot: A Tale of the Foothills" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Foothill Country, depicting the lives of adventurous men who left comfort behind to pursue worthwhile endeavors, as well as those who seek solace from their past. Central to the narrative is a missionary known as the "Sky Pilot," who arrives in this rugged land to impart faith and help the inhabitants recognize the value of life. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the breathtaking landscapes of the Foothills and the rough, independent spirits who inhabit it. The narrator, a young man seeking adventure, recounts his journey to Swan Creek where he becomes acquainted with the local ranchers and the infamous "Noble Seven," a group of cowboys who embody both camaraderie and reckless living. The arrival of the Sky Pilot stirs mixed feelings among the residents—some welcome him, while others view his intentions as an intrusion upon their freedom and lifestyle. The opening chapters set the stage for a clash between values of rugged self-reliance and the aspirations of a faith-driven life, foreshadowing an exploration of community, redemption, and personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937

EBook No.: 3248

Published: May 30, 2006

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Canada -- Fiction

Subject: Clergy -- Fiction

Subject: Social problems -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T01:59:39Z The Sky Pilot: A Tale of the Foothills

This edition has images.

Title: The Sky Pilot: A Tale of the Foothills

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger

Summary: "The Sky Pilot: A Tale of the Foothills" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Foothill Country, depicting the lives of adventurous men who left comfort behind to pursue worthwhile endeavors, as well as those who seek solace from their past. Central to the narrative is a missionary known as the "Sky Pilot," who arrives in this rugged land to impart faith and help the inhabitants recognize the value of life. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the breathtaking landscapes of the Foothills and the rough, independent spirits who inhabit it. The narrator, a young man seeking adventure, recounts his journey to Swan Creek where he becomes acquainted with the local ranchers and the infamous "Noble Seven," a group of cowboys who embody both camaraderie and reckless living. The arrival of the Sky Pilot stirs mixed feelings among the residents—some welcome him, while others view his intentions as an intrusion upon their freedom and lifestyle. The opening chapters set the stage for a clash between values of rugged self-reliance and the aspirations of a faith-driven life, foreshadowing an exploration of community, redemption, and personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Connor, Ralph, 1860-1937

EBook No.: 3248

Published: May 30, 2006

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Canada -- Fiction

Subject: Clergy -- Fiction

Subject: Social problems -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:3248:3 2006-05-30T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Connor, Ralph en 1