Northern Lights, Volume 3. by Gilbert Parker
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| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
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| Title | Northern Lights, Volume 3. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | When the swallows homeward fly -- George's wife -- Marcile. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Northern Lights, Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of adventure, memory, and the ties that bind individuals to their past and loved ones, focusing on the lives of those seeking fortune and connection in the vast wilderness of the North. The narrative opens with John Bickersteth, who has embarked on an arduous journey to the Arctic, spurred by both the allure of gold and a haunting memory of a girl named Alice, who represents hope and love amidst the rigorous journey. The opening of the novel introduces Bickersteth’s perilous expedition and highlights his companionship with an elder man, who seems to carry shadows of his own forgotten past. As they trek through the frozen landscape, Bickersteth is pensive, haunted by the image of Alice and longing for the connection they briefly shared. The text vividly describes the harsh Arctic environment while hinting at the elder man's mysterious history, possibly entwined with that of Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition. In a poignant turn, when they near civilization once again, Bickersteth’s thoughts shift from adventure to the emotional complexities of love and belonging, culminating in a moment of deep introspection as he grapples with the uncertainties of the past and his hopes for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada, Northern -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Canadian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6188 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 42 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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