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Gleaner Tales

by Robert Sellar ...

The rain of the forenoon had been followed by an outburst of heat and the sunshine beat with fierce intensity on the narrow square that formed the yard of the barracks at Montreal. There was a milkiness in the atmosphere which, conjoined with the low bank of black cloud that hung over the St Lawrence where it rolled out of sight, indicated a renewal of the downpour. The yard was deserted. Dinner ... Read more

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The rain of the forenoon had been followed by an outburst of heat and the sunshine beat with fierce intensity on the narrow square that formed the yard of the barracks at Montreal. There was a milkiness in the atmosphere which, conjoined with the low bank of black cloud that hung over the St Lawrence where it rolled out of sight, indicated a renewal of the downpour. The yard was deserted. Dinner
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A Journey Through Invasion Narratives: 30 Books

The Daughter of Heaven, The Invasion of France in 1814, Neath the Hoof of the Tartar, etc.

by Pierre Loti, Judith Gautier, Erckmann-Chatrian, Margaret Ellen James, bÃ¡rÃ³ MiklÃ³s JÃ³sika, Reginald Horsley, Robert Leighton, P. G. Wodehouse, W. H. Withrow, J. M. Kennedy, William Le Queux, Marguerite-Yerta MÃ©lÃ©ra, Gabrielle Yerta, Sister Marie Antoine, Cecil Torr, Robert Sellar, Randall Garrett, Charles D. Melson, Montgomery B. Gibbs, Jacob Abbott, Mary Platt Parmele, Donat Henchy O'Brien, E. Berkley, William McKay, Daniel E. Hungerford, Charles J. Murphy, Edward Foord, Vlas Mikhailovich Doroshevich, T. W. Rolleston, Edwin George Rundle ...

A Journey Through Invasion Narratives: 30 Books offers a compelling exploration into the multitude of ways authors have grappled with the theme of invasion across diverse contexts and literary styles. From historical retellings to speculative fiction, the collection captures an array of reactions to the unsettling prospect of invasion. The anthology weaves together stories of grand confrontations ... Read more

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A Journey Through Invasion Narratives: 30 Books offers a compelling exploration into the multitude of ways authors have grappled with the theme of invasion across diverse contexts and literary styles. From historical retellings to speculative fiction, the collection captures an array of reactions to the unsettling prospect of invasion. The anthology weaves together stories of grand confrontations
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The U.S. campaign of 1813 to Capture Montreal

by Robert Sellar ...

"Well-written narrative of the American campaign of 1813." - United Empire, 1916Robert Sellar (1841-1919) emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland in 1856 where he secured employment as a printer's apprentice.In order to chronicle the heroism of the region's original British settlers and to refute the growing notion that the only true "children of the soil" were French Canadian, Sellar wrote a ... Read more

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"Well-written narrative of the American campaign of 1813." - United Empire, 1916Robert Sellar (1841-1919) emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland in 1856 where he secured employment as a printer's apprentice.In order to chronicle the heroism of the region's original British settlers and to refute the growing notion that the only true "children of the soil" were French Canadian, Sellar wrote a
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Gleaner Tales

Exploring Human Nature through Intricate Short Stories

by Robert Sellar ...

In "Gleaner Tales," Robert Sellar crafts a poignant exploration of rural life, illuminating the nuances of community and resilience through a series of interwoven narratives. The book employs a lyrical style rich in imagery, reflecting on themes of nature, nostalgia, and the often unrecognized labor that sustains the fabric of rural existence. Set against the backdrop of a changing agricultural ... Read more

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In "Gleaner Tales," Robert Sellar crafts a poignant exploration of rural life, illuminating the nuances of community and resilience through a series of interwoven narratives. The book employs a lyrical style rich in imagery, reflecting on themes of nature, nostalgia, and the often unrecognized labor that sustains the fabric of rural existence. Set against the backdrop of a changing agricultural
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The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825

Enriched edition. The Emigrant's Journey: Triumphs and Challenges in 19th Century Canada

by Gordon Sellar, Victor Ball ...

In "The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825," Gordon Sellar offers a captivating autobiographical account of his journey from Scotland to the New World, vividly illustrating the hopes and hardships faced by 19th-century emigrants. The prose is marked by an earnest and reflective style, drawing on Sellar's rich personal experiences and keen observations of both the landscapes ... Read more

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In "The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825," Gordon Sellar offers a captivating autobiographical account of his journey from Scotland to the New World, vividly illustrating the hopes and hardships faced by 19th-century emigrants. The prose is marked by an earnest and reflective style, drawing on Sellar's rich personal experiences and keen observations of both the landscapes
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Gleaner Tales

by Robert Sellar ...

Series series Classics To Go
Excerpt: "A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other. All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada. The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared. There is a purpose in the book. It ... Read more

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Excerpt: "A glance at the map shows the south-western extremity of the province of Quebec to be a wedge shaped bit of territory; the St. Lawrence on one side, the United States on the other. All that is related in the following pages is associated with this corner of Canada. The name of the book comes from the newspaper in which most of the tales first appeared. There is a purpose in the book. It
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The Backwoods Of Canada

by Catharine Parr Traill ...

A compilation of letters originally written to her mother over the course of two and a half years, Catharine Parr Traill’s The Backwoods of Canada is an intimate and telling look at pioneer life in Upper Canada.Originally published in 1836, Traill’s memoir details her journey with genuine charm and good cheer, even during difficult times. Thanks to its remarkable observations on Canadian class and ... Read more

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A compilation of letters originally written to her mother over the course of two and a half years, Catharine Parr Traill’s The Backwoods of Canada is an intimate and telling look at pioneer life in Upper Canada.Originally published in 1836, Traill’s memoir details her journey with genuine charm and good cheer, even during difficult times. Thanks to its remarkable observations on Canadian class and
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In the Time of Kings

by N. Gemini Sasson ...

What if you could remember another life? What if you could re-live it and find love again?Professor Ross Sinclair has everything he could ever want. Reunited with childhood sweetheart Claire Forbes, Ross can finally begin to heal the pain of his childhood and live in the present. A honeymoon in Scotland is the perfect beginning.But when tragedy threatens Claire's life, Ross's dreams come to a ... Read more

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What if you could remember another life? What if you could re-live it and find love again?Professor Ross Sinclair has everything he could ever want. Reunited with childhood sweetheart Claire Forbes, Ross can finally begin to heal the pain of his childhood and live in the present. A honeymoon in Scotland is the perfect beginning.But when tragedy threatens Claire's life, Ross's dreams come to a
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Hardscrabble

The High Cost of Free Land

by Donna E. Williams ...

When the Free Grants and Homestead Act was first introduced in 1868, fierce debates erupted in Ontario's Legislature over whether land in the Muskoka region should be opened to settlement or reserved for the Aboriginal population. From the beginning, many people vented serious doubts about the free grant scheme, citing the district's poor agricultural prospects. In the end, such caution was ... Read more

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When the Free Grants and Homestead Act was first introduced in 1868, fierce debates erupted in Ontario's Legislature over whether land in the Muskoka region should be opened to settlement or reserved for the Aboriginal population. From the beginning, many people vented serious doubts about the free grant scheme, citing the district's poor agricultural prospects. In the end, such caution was
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The Secret Bride

In The Court of Henry VIII

by Diane Haeger ...

Series Book 1 - Henry VIII's Court
For fans of The Tudors comes a captivating drama about the only woman who could defy Henry VIII -and keep her life.Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of the ruthless King Henry VII, has always been her brother's favorite-but now she is also an important political bargaining chip. When she is promised to the elderly, ailing King Louis of France, a heartbroken Mary accepts her fate, but not ... Read more

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For fans of The Tudors comes a captivating drama about the only woman who could defy Henry VIII -and keep her life.Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of the ruthless King Henry VII, has always been her brother's favorite-but now she is also an important political bargaining chip. When she is promised to the elderly, ailing King Louis of France, a heartbroken Mary accepts her fate, but not
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The Thirty-Nine Steps

by John Buchan ...

The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It first appeared as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine in August and September 1915 before being published in book form in October that year by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. It is the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay, an all-action hero with a stiff upper lip and a miraculous knack for getting ... Read more

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The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. It first appeared as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine in August and September 1915 before being published in book form in October that year by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. It is the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay, an all-action hero with a stiff upper lip and a miraculous knack for getting
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White Heart

by Sherry Jones ...

A historical eBook about Blanche, the White Queen of France, the manipulative mother-in-law of Marguerite in Sherry Jones’s Four Sisters, All Queens.A woman's power lies in her beauty. For years, Blanche de Castille, the White Queen of France, has lived by this maxim—passed on by her grandmother, Eléonore d'Aquitaine, as she took the girl to marry King Louis VIII. When her husband dies ... Read more

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A historical eBook about Blanche, the White Queen of France, the manipulative mother-in-law of Marguerite in Sherry Jones’s Four Sisters, All Queens.A woman's power lies in her beauty. For years, Blanche de Castille, the White Queen of France, has lived by this maxim—passed on by her grandmother, Eléonore d'Aquitaine, as she took the girl to marry King Louis VIII. When her husband dies
... Read more

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