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Toward Sodom
Hardcover
Christian FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026044001
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Toward Sodom is a compelling historical novel by B. Mabel Dunham that explores the evolution of the Mennonite community in mid-nineteenth-century Ontario. Following the foundational events depicted in The Trail of the Conestoga, this narrative follows the Eby family and their neighbors as they navigate the complexities of faith, community, and the encroaching influences of the wider world.
The work delves into the social and spiritual challenges faced by a traditional, rural people as they encounter the rapid modernization and economic shifts of the Waterloo region. Dunham masterfully portrays the internal and external conflicts of characters who find themselves caught between the strict tenets of their heritage and the alluring opportunities of a changing Canadian society. The title serves as a poignant biblical allusion to the perceived moral dangers of worldly expansion and urban growth.
Rich in period detail and cultural authenticity, Toward Sodom provides an invaluable look at the immigrant experience and the tenacity of religious identity in North America. It stands as a significant contribution to Canadian historical fiction, offering a nuanced portrayal of the resilience and human struggle inherent in the pioneer experience.
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