A Romany Of The Snows - Parker, Gilbert
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"A Romany of the Snows" is a collection of short stories by Gilbert Parker, a Canadian author and politician. The stories are set in the Canadian wilderness and feature a range of colorful characters, from fur traders to First Nations people. The collection's title story, "A Romany of the Snows," follows the adventures of a young Romany woman who is traveling through the Canadian wilderness with her husband. Along the way, they encounter a range of challenges, from treacherous weather to dangerous wildlife. The other stories in the collection are equally engaging, featuring a mix of adventure,…mehr

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"A Romany of the Snows" is a collection of short stories by Gilbert Parker, a Canadian author and politician. The stories are set in the Canadian wilderness and feature a range of colorful characters, from fur traders to First Nations people. The collection's title story, "A Romany of the Snows," follows the adventures of a young Romany woman who is traveling through the Canadian wilderness with her husband. Along the way, they encounter a range of challenges, from treacherous weather to dangerous wildlife. The other stories in the collection are equally engaging, featuring a mix of adventure, romance, and suspense. Parker's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the natural world, and he brings the Canadian wilderness to life with his lyrical prose. Parker's writing is both poetic and insightful, and his characters are memorable and deeply human. The collection remains a classic of Canadian literature and a testament to Parker's talent as a writer.
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Gilbert Parker was a Canadian novelist and politician born on November 23, 1862, in Camden East, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of a Canadian businessman and a New England mother. After studying law in Toronto and being admitted to the bar, he turned his attention to writing, becoming a successful journalist and author. Parker's literary career began with the publication of his first book, "The Trespasser," in 1894, which was a collection of short stories set in the backwoods of Canada. He quickly gained international recognition for his works, which often focused on Canadian and British colonial history, as well as themes of love, betrayal, and social justice. In addition to his literary pursuits, Parker was also an active politician, serving as a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1906 to 1911. He was also knighted in 1919 for his contributions to Canadian literature and politics. Parker died on September 6, 1932, in London, England, at the age of 69. His legacy lives on through his numerous novels, short stories, and contributions to Canadian literature.