The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 3 by Gilbert Parker
"The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 3" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories published in 1900. Set in the French-Canadian community of Pontiac, Quebec, these tales explore the lives, romances, and struggles of its colorful inhabitants. From absurd romances to tragic comedies, from woodsmen to lime-burners, Parker weaves stories of a democratic yet traditional province. Dedicated to Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, this collection celebrates French-Canadian life and
character through intimate portraits of a vibrant community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
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| Title | The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 3 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lane_that_Had_No_Turning,_and_Other_Tales_Concerning_the_People_of_Pontiac |
| Contents | The tragic comedy of Annette -- The marriage of the miller -- Mathurin -- The story of the lime-burner -- The woodsman's story of the great white chief -- Uncle Jim -- The house with the tall porch -- Parpon the dwarf. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Canadian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6239 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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