Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 39 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Pierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 4. Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. The tall master -- The crimson flag -- The flood -- In Pipi Valley. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Pierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume contains multiple narratives showcasing life in the Canadian North, with characters who navigate complex relationships, cultural tensions, and the perils of the wilderness. The stories feature recurring characters like Pretty Pierre and Shon McGann, who become embroiled in conflicts stemming from their personal histories and the lore surrounding them. The opening of "Pierre and His People" introduces us to the character of Pretty Pierre, described as a philosophical half-breed whose reputation for gambling and charm sets the stage for various interactions within the community at Fort Luke. The story revolves around Pierre's dealings with other characters, including the Chief Factor and a young man named Lazenby, as they discuss local legends and the mysterious Tall Master. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of impending conflict grows with the introduction of the White Hands’ feud against the Golden Dogs, capturing Pierre’s intricate relationships and the supernatural elements embedded in the cultural lore of the setting. Through dialogue and character interactions, Parker's writing immerses the reader in the rich tapestry of life in the North, setting the tone for the adventurous tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canada, Northern -- Fiction Short stories, Canadian PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 132895 132818 2024-10-03T08:15:24.490644 2023-10-03T07:43:01.082880 text/html text/html 132888 132811 2024-10-03T08:15:24.717621 2023-10-03T07:43:01.225887 text/html text/html 126772 2024-10-03T08:15:30.841075 application/epub+zip 127274 2024-10-03T08:15:28.024092 application/epub+zip 111227 2024-10-03T08:15:26.825094 application/epub+zip 295191 2024-10-03T08:15:32.908086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284907 2024-10-03T08:15:30.119087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200332 2022-09-03T10:45:30.547776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118295 118269 2024-10-03T08:15:24.216595 2023-10-03T07:43:00.911889 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 113418 2020-12-29T11:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45597 2020-12-29T11:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19604 2024-10-03T08:15:33.035052 application/rdf+xml 19088 2024-10-03T08:15:27.375082 image/jpeg 4349 2024-10-03T08:15:27.099087 image/jpeg 125127 2024-10-03T08:15:24.730601 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