By Right Of Purchase (1908)

By Right of Purchase is a novel written by Harold Bindloss and first published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Guy Ranger who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, Guy decides to invest in a ranch in the Canadian West. Upon arriving at the ranch, Guy meets a group of people who are struggling to make a living off the land. He becomes determined to help them and begins to make changes to the ranch in order to improve their situation. However, his efforts are met with resistance from a neighboring rancher named Jasper Rance, who has his own plans for the land.As Guy tries to navigate the challenges of ranch life and deal with the animosity of Rance, he also finds himself falling in love with a local woman named Molly. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Molly is Rance's niece, and he disapproves of their romance.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for success in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It also touches on issues of class and social inequality, as Guy tries to use his wealth and privilege to help those less fortunate than himself. Overall, By Right of Purchase is a gripping tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of the Canadian West.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.