One good turn by Bertrand W. Sinclair
"One Good Turn" by Bertrand W. Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of identity, justice, and humanity through the lens of adventure and survival in the wilderness of British Columbia. It delves into the consequences of violence in a man's life and the unexpected connections formed in desperate circumstances. The plot follows Bill Goodrich, a man who, after a tragic incident involving self-defense, becomes
a fugitive from the law. As he escapes into the wild, he encounters a series of dramatic situations, including mistaken identity and an unfortunate entanglement with police officers. Goodrich ultimately finds refuge in the mountains, where he encounters a fellow wanderer who unwittingly aids him by offering his belongings in a desperate bid for freedom. The narrative culminates in a revelation of mutual understanding and moral reciprocity, highlighting how acts of kindness can ripple through troubled lives and lead to unexpected solidarity in dire times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sinclair, Bertrand W., 1881-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | One good turn |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1920. |
| Series Title | Produced from the June 20, 1920 issue of The Popular Magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fugitives from justice -- Fiction |
| Subject | British Columbia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73619 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73619-8 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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