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Harold Edward Bindloss (1866 - December 30, 1945) was an English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada. Mr Bindloss was more than 30 years old before he began writing. Previously he had roamed the world, farming in Canada and working in southern climes as a cargo heaver, a planter, and at other jobs. He was a popular writer. One reviewer writes: A new book by Harold Bindloss is always welcome. He tells a story well indeed, but one likes his books best perhaps for the environment which he knows so well how to sketch. He has written charming stories of the Canadian Northwest and one remembers with pleasure his novels "Prescott of Saskatchewan" and "Winston of the Prairie" In this ebook: The Coast of Adventure, 1915 The Secret of the Reef, 1914 The Girl From Keller's, Sadie's Conquest, 1917 The Gold Trail, 1910

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It was Construction Foreman Cassidy who gave the place its name when he answered his employer's laconic telegram. Stirling, the great contractor, frequently expressed himself with forcible terseness; but when he flung the message across to his secretary as he sat one morning in his private room in an Ottawa hotel, the latter raised his eyebrows questioningly. He knew his employer in all his moods; and he was not in the least afraid of him. There was, though most of those who did business with him failed to perceive it, a vein of almost extravagant generosity in Stirling's character.

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It is a still, hot day in autumn, and there is a droning of mosquitoes where I sit by an open window, glancing alternately out across the Assiniboian prairie and somewhat blankly at the bundle of paper before me, ready to begin this story. Its telling will not be an easy matter, but one finds idle hours pass heavily after a life such as mine has been, and since the bronco blundering into a badger-hole fell and broke my leg the surgeon who rode forty miles to set it said that if I was to work at harvest I must not move before-and the harvest is already near. So I nibble the pen and look around the long match-boarded hall, waiting for the inspiration which is strangely slow in coming, while my wife, who was Grace Carrington, smiles over her sewing and suggests that it is high time to begin.

The frost outside was bitter, and the prairie, which rolled back from Lander's in long undulations to the far horizon, gleamed white beneath the moon, but there was warmth and brightness in Stukely's wooden barn. It stood at one end of the little, desolate settlement, where the trail that came up from the railroad thirty miles away forked off into two wavy ribands that melted into a waste of snow. Lander's consisted then of five or six frame houses and stores, a hotel of the same material, several sod stables, and a few birch-log barns; and its inhabitants considered it one of the most promising places in Western Canada. That, however, is the land of promise, a promise that is in due time usually fulfilled, and the men of Lander's were, for the most part, shrewdly practical optimists. They made the most of a somewhat grim and frugal present, and staked all they had to give-the few dollars they had brought in with them, and their powers of enduring toil-upon the roseate future.

Harold Edward Bindloss (1866 - December 30, 1945) was an English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada. Mr Bindloss was more than 30 years old before he began writing. Previously he had roamed the world, farming in Canada and working in southern climes as a cargo heaver, a planter, and at other jobs. He was a popular writer. One reviewer writes: A new book by Harold Bindloss is always welcome. He tells a story well indeed, but one likes his books best perhaps for the environment which he knows so well how to sketch. He has written charming stories of the Canadian Northwest and one remembers with pleasure his novels "Prescott of Saskatchewan" and "Winston of the Prairie. In this book: The Coast of Adventure, 1915 The Secret of the Reef, 1914 The Gold Trail, 1910

The hot weather had come suddenly, at least a month earlier than usual, and New York lay baking under a scorching sun when Miss Hetty Torrance sat in the coolest corner of the Grand Central Depot she could find. It was by her own wish she had spent the afternoon in the city unattended, for Miss Torrance was a self-reliant young woman; but it was fate and the irregularity of the little gold watch, which had been her dead mother's gift, that brought her to the depot at least a quarter of an hour too soon. But she was not wholly sorry, for she had desired more solitude and time for reflection than she found in the noisy city, where a visit to an eminent modiste had occupied most of her leisure.

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""For The Allinson Honor"" is a novel written by Harold Bindloss and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young man named Jack Allinson, who is determined to restore the honor of his family name after his father is falsely accused of embezzlement. Jack's father, a respected banker, is forced to flee the country to avoid prosecution, leaving behind his wife and son.Jack sets out to clear his father's name and restore the family's reputation. He travels to Canada, where he becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful but mysterious woman named Laura. Together, they uncover a plot to defraud a wealthy businessman and bring the perpetrators to justice.The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction, full of action, suspense, and romance. It explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the importance of family, as well as the challenges faced by young men trying to make their way in the world. Overall, ""For The Allinson Honor"" is an engaging and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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.

Harold Edward Bindloss (1866 - December 30, 1945) was an English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada. Bindloss was born in Liverpool in 1866. According to his New York Times obituary: Mr Bindloss was more than 30 years old before he began writing. Previously he had roamed the world, farming in Canada and working in southern climes as a cargo heaver, a planter, and at other jobs. Broken by malaria he returned to England forty-five years ago and took up office work. But he lost his job when his health broke down and turned to writing in which he found his true vocation. He published some forty novels between the years 1902 and 1943. Many of his books had their locale in Canada. He returned to London. In 1898, he published his first book, a non-fiction account based on his travels in Africa, called In the Niger Country. This was followed by dozens of novels. He was a popular writer. One reviewer writes: A new book by Harold Bindloss is always welcome. He tells a story well indeed, but one likes his books best perhaps for the environment which he knows so well how to sketch. He has written charming stories of the Canadian Northwest and one remembers with pleasure his novels Prescott of Saskatchewan and Winston of the Prairie. The town of Bindloss, in the Canadian province of Alberta, was named after him. Bindloss died in Carlisle, England.

It was snowing slowly and persistently, as it had done all day, when Henry Alton of Somasco ranch stood struggling with a half-tamed Cayuse pony in a British Columbian settlement. The Cayuse had laid its ears back, and was describing a circle round him, scattering mud and snow, while the man who gripped the bridle in a lean, brown hand watched it without impatience, admiringly.

Sable Lake shone like a mirror among the ragged pines, as it ran back between the rocks, smooth as oil except where a puff of wind streaked its flashing surface with faint blue wrinkles. Behind it the lonely woods rolled on, south to Lake Superior and north to Hudson Bay. At one place a new transcontinental railroad cut its way through the forest; hammers rang and noisy gravel plows emptied the ballast cars along the half-graded track; but these sounds of human activity were quickly lost and in a mile or two only the splash of water and the elfin sighing in the pine-tops broke the deep silence of the woods. This belt of tangled forest, where the trees are stunted and the soil is sterile, offers no attraction to homesteader or lumberman. In consequence, it has lain desolate since the half-breed voyageurs, who crossed it with canoe and dog-team, abandoned the northwest trail when the Canadian Pacific locomotives began to pant through the rock-cuts by Lake Superior.

The small room at the Canadian hotel was hot and smelt of cigar-smoke and liquor. Stannard put down his cards, shrugged resignedly, and opened the window. Deering smiled and pulled a pile of paper money across the table. He was strongly built and belonged to a mountaineering club, but he was fat and his American dinner jacket looked uncomfortably tight. Deering's habit was to smile, and Jimmy Leyland had liked his knowing twinkle. Somehow it hinted that you could not cheat Deering, but if you were his friend you could trust him, and he would see you out. Now, however, Jimmy thought he grinned. Jimmy had reckoned on winning the pool, but Deering had picked up the money he imagined was his.

It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying. The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature. The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.

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.

High on the sun-scorched hillside above the steamy littoral of the Caribbean Sea the Spanish-Indian town of Rio Frio lay sweltering in the heat of afternoon. The flat-topped, white houses surrounding the plaza reflected a dazzling glare, and the heat shimmered mercilessly upon the rough paving-stones. Flakes of plaster had fallen from the buildings; a few of them were mere ruins, relics of a past age; for the town had been built when conquistadores from Spain first plunged into the tropic forest to search for El Dorado. Here and there dilapidated green lattices shaded upper windows, and nearer the ground narrow openings were guarded by rusty iron bars; but some of the houses showed blank outer walls, and the plaza had rather an Eastern than an American look. Spain has set upon the New World the stamp the Moors impressed on her.

A Prairie Courtship is a novel written by Harold Bindloss and published in 1910. The story takes place in the Canadian prairies and follows the life of a young man named John Steele. After losing his father, John moves to the prairies to start a new life and work as a rancher. There, he meets a young woman named Mary, who is also trying to make a living on the prairies. The two quickly fall in love and begin a courtship, but their relationship is threatened by the harsh conditions of life on the prairies and the interference of a wealthy landowner who wants Mary for himself. The novel explores themes of love, perseverance, and the struggle to survive in a challenging environment. With vivid descriptions of the prairies and engaging characters, A Prairie Courtship is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.

Winston of the Prairie by Harold Bindloss. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1907 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

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Harold Edward Bindloss (1866 - December 30, 1945) was an English novelist who wrote many adventure novels set in western Canada.Bindloss was born in Liverpool in 1866. -Wikipedia

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""Brandon Of The Engineers"" is a novel written by Harold Bindloss and first published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of the titular character, Brandon, who is a civil engineer working in Canada. Brandon is tasked with building a railway line through a remote and rugged area of the country, and faces many challenges along the way, including harsh weather, difficult terrain, and hostile locals.As he works on the railway, Brandon becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival factions vying for control of the region. One group is led by a wealthy businessman who wants to exploit the area's natural resources for his own gain, while the other is made up of local farmers and settlers who want to preserve the land and their way of life. Brandon must navigate this complex situation while also dealing with personal issues, including a romantic interest and a past mistake that haunts him.Throughout the novel, Bindloss vividly portrays the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness and the challenges faced by those who seek to tame it. He also explores themes of greed, loyalty, and redemption, as Brandon tries to do what is right in the face of adversity. ""Brandon Of The Engineers"" is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and tales of the Wild 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.

The Girl From Keller's is a novel written by Harold Bindloss. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small town called Keller's, located in the Canadian prairies. The main character, Jim, is a young man who works as a clerk in a general store owned by a man named Keller. Jim is in love with Keller's daughter, Mabel, who is beautiful and kind-hearted. However, Mabel is engaged to a wealthy man from the city, and Jim knows that he has no chance with her.One day, a mysterious woman arrives in town and starts working at Keller's store. Her name is Laura, and she is beautiful and sophisticated. Jim is immediately drawn to her, but he soon realizes that she is hiding something. Laura's past is shrouded in mystery, and she seems to be running away from something or someone.As Jim and Laura get to know each other, they become close friends. Laura confides in Jim about her past and the secrets that she is hiding. Jim, in turn, helps Laura to confront her fears and face the truth about her past. Along the way, Jim and Laura fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the arrival of Mabel's fianc�����, who is determined to win her back.The Girl From Keller's is a story about love, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. It is a compelling tale of two people who find each other in the most unlikely of places and help each other to overcome their past traumas. The novel is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the Canadian prairies and the small town of Keller's. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance with a touch of mystery and suspense.Also known as Sadie's Conquest, by Harold Bindloss, and Englishman who spent a lot of time in British Columbia and set this book there.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.

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