Beyond the Marshes

Connor, Ralph ( Charles William Gordon )

Published by Fleming H, Revell Company, Chicago, New York and Toronto, 1900

About this Item

Harcover 1st edition in this format. This edition is part of the "Ideal Messages" series. A clean sturdy copy, unusual to find in hardcover in any state. A little more about him : a Canadian novelist and Presbyterian minister who became one of the best-selling authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born: 1860 in Glengarry County , Died: 1937 . He served as a minister in western Canada and later in Winnipeg His experiences on the Canadian frontier deeply influenced his writing. Ralph Connor?s novels focused on Life in the Canadian West Moral and religious values Community, courage, and personal growth, the challenges faced by settlers, missionaries, and Indigenous peoples. His stories often combined adventure with strong moral lessons, which made them very popular with readers of his time. He was one of the first Canadian authors to achieve international bestseller status. Despite his fame, he used a pen name because, as a minister, he didn?t want his fiction writing to overshadow his religious role.This particular novel blends frontier life with moral and spiritual themes, typical of his work. The story follows a young man named Don, who grows up in a rough, isolated rural community near the marshes. The environment is harsh?socially and physically?and many of the people around him struggle with poverty, lack of education, and moral challenges. Don is raised under difficult circumstances but shows strong character, intelligence, and ambition. As he matures, he faces pressures from his surroundings, including negative influences and limited opportunities. However, through the guidance of positive role models (often including a minister or moral authority figure), he begins to rise above his environment. The ?marshes? in the title symbolize:The moral and social stagnation of his community The obstacles that trap people in cycles of hardship. ?Beyond the marshes? represents - Personal growth and transformation - Moving toward a better, more purposeful life.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond the Marshes
• Publisher: Fleming H, Revell Company, Chicago, New York and Toronto
• Publication Date: 1900
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Thus
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • .Antiquarian - Vintage 1900-1950
  • .Literature - Classics
  • .Holidays, Christian, Jewish, Muslim & Other