Harold Bindloss

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The Lure of the North (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Survival, Adventure, and the Untamed North: A Captivating Journey into the Harsh Beauty of the Canadian Wilderness

Kommentar: Murray, Holly / Redaktion: Good Press

Beschreibung

In "The Lure of the North," Harold Bindloss masterfully intertwines adventure and romance against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. Using a vivid, evocative prose style, Bindloss captures the stark beauty of the northern landscape and the grit of its settlers. The narrative follows the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, exploring themes of ambition, survival, and the transformative power of the natural world. Set during an era when the Russo-Japanese War shaped global politics and the British Empire still loomed large, the novel reflects both personal and national quests for identity and belonging amidst vast, untamed spaces. Bindloss, a British novelist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in Canada, which he first visited as a young man. His keen observations of the harsh realities faced by settlers in the North informed his writing. Bindloss was known for his keen understanding of human character and social dynamics, often drawing upon his own hardships to infuse authenticity into his work. His writings often grapple with the duality of civilization versus nature, a theme emblematic of early 20th-century Canadian literature. Readers intrigued by tales of exploration and human endeavor will find "The Lure of the North" a compelling read. Bindloss's ability to convey the beauty and brutality of frontier life offers profound insights into human resilience. This novel not only captivates with its adventurous spirit but also serves as a poignant reminder of the allure and challenges of the great North. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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Autor

Harold Bindloss was an English novelist who published a number of adventure tales set in western Canada, as well as in England and West Africa. His writing was mostly based on his own experiences as a seaman, dock worker, farmer, and planter. Bindloss was born on April 6, 1866 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. The eldest son of Edward Williams Bindloss, an iron dealer who employed six men at the time of the 1881 census. Bindloss has three sisters and four brothers. He spent several years at sea and in several colonies, most notably in Africa, before returning to England in 1896, his health ravaged by malaria. He appears to have started out as a clerk in a shipping office, but this did not suit his adventurous nature, and he later became a farmer in Canada, a sailor, a dock worker, and a planter. He returned to England in 1896, likely from West Africa, afflicted with malaria. Given that he spent more than a decade at sea and in the colonies, it is likely that his time overseas was divided into two parts: first as a youth, and then as a young man after 1891.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066243555
• Artikelnr.: 58930777