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The Hill Of Pains (1899)

The Hill Of Pains (1899)

Parker, Gilbert

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ISBN10: 1164008307
ISBN13: 9781164008309
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hill of Pains is a novel written by Gilbert Parker and published in 1899. The story is set in the Canadian wilderness and revolves around the life of a young man named Gaston, who is the son of a wealthy French-Canadian trader. Gaston is sent to live with his uncle, a fur trader, in the remote town of Fort Ste. Anne. As Gaston adapts to his new life, he becomes involved in the local politics and falls in love with a young woman named Helene. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Helene is engaged to another man, and Gaston's father disapproves of their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Gaston must navigate the complex relationships between himself, his family, and the people of Fort Ste. Anne. The Hill of Pains also delves into the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, including the dangers of hunting and trapping, as well as the political and economic struggles of the fur trade. Overall, The Hill of Pains is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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