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 Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1. Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1." by Gilbert Parker is an historical fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a mysterious figure named Valmond, who arrives in the Canadian village of Pontiac claiming to be a son of Napoleon. The story explores themes of identity, dreams, and the allure of historical legacy, set against a backdrop of French-Canadian life and culture. The plot focuses on Valmond's arrival in Pontiac and the impact he has on the villagers, who are captivated by his charm, generosity, and supposed royal lineage. Valmond's interactions with the local population reveal his flamboyant personality, as he showers children with coins and engages in animated discussions about France and its history. As he gains the villagers' trust, he stages a series of dramatic performances, claiming a connection to the Napoleonic legacy. Among the notable characters in the story are old Sergeant Lagroin, who serves as a link to Valmond’s supposed heritage, and Madame Chalice, who becomes intrigued by Valmond’s antics. The narrative blends romance, adventure, and an exploration of the human desire for greatness, as it examines how one individual's arrival can stir a community's imagination and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canadian fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 128062 127985 2024-10-03T08:20:09.309692 2023-10-03T07:46:17.001035 text/html text/html 128055 127978 2024-10-03T08:20:09.540639 2023-10-03T07:46:17.144038 text/html text/html 144222 2024-10-03T08:20:16.401611 application/epub+zip 144747 2024-10-03T08:20:13.333605 application/epub+zip 100990 2024-10-03T08:20:12.051631 application/epub+zip 375021 2024-10-03T08:20:18.589614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362748 2024-10-03T08:20:15.537623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250262 2022-09-03T10:50:30.836627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111649 111623 2024-10-03T08:20:09.040642 2023-10-03T07:46:16.833029 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 106616 2020-12-29T12:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42315 2020-12-29T12:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19143 2024-10-03T08:20:18.715585 application/rdf+xml 25655 2024-10-03T08:20:12.588612 image/jpeg 4762 2024-10-03T08:20:12.318633 image/jpeg 145069 2024-10-03T08:20:09.552651 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia