Hawtrey's Deputy - Harold Bindloss

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Résumé :
Hawtrey's Deputy by Harold Bindloss is a thrilling Western novel that transports readers to the rugged Canadian frontier, where adventure and danger abound. Set amidst the untamed wilderness of the frontier, this novel follows the journey of Hawtrey's deputy as he navigates the challenges of ranching, confronts outlaws, and grapples with personal conflicts. Bindloss expertly weaves together elements of action, drama, and romance against the backdrop of the vast and unforgiving landscape. As the deputy confronts various adversaries and obstacles, readers are drawn into a gripping tale of bravery and resilience. Amidst the excitement of gunfights and horseback chases, the novel also delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and character development. Through the deputy's experiences, readers witness his growth and transformation, as he faces difficult choices and learns the true meaning of justice and duty. With its vivid portrayal of life on the frontier and its engaging blend of action and romance, Hawtrey's Deputy stands as a captivating Western adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end....

Biographie:
Harold Edward Bindloss was an English novelist who published a number of adventure tales set in western Canada, as well as in England and West Africa. His writing was mostly based on his own experiences as a seaman, dock worker, farmer, and planter. Bindloss was born on April 6, 1866 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. The eldest son of Edward Williams Bindloss, an iron dealer who employed six men at the time of the 1881 census. Bindloss has three sisters and four brothers. He spent several years at sea and in several colonies, most notably in Africa, before returning to England in 1896, his health ravaged by malaria. He appears to have started out as a clerk in a shipping office, but this did not suit his adventurous nature, and he later became a farmer in Canada, a sailor, a dock worker, and a planter. He returned to England in 1896, likely from West Africa, afflicted with malaria. Given that he spent more than a decade at sea and in the colonies, it is likely that his time overseas was divided into two parts: first as a youth, and then as a young man after 1891....

Sommaire:
Hawtrey's Deputy by Harold Bindloss is a thrilling Western novel that transports readers to the rugged Canadian frontier, where adventure and danger abound. Set amidst the untamed wilderness of the frontier, this novel follows the journey of Hawtrey's deputy as he navigates the challenges of ranching, confronts outlaws, and grapples with personal conflicts. Bindloss expertly weaves together elements of action, drama, and romance against the backdrop of the vast and unforgiving landscape. As the deputy confronts various adversaries and obstacles, readers are drawn into a gripping tale of bravery and resilience. Amidst the excitement of gunfights and horseback chases, the novel also delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and character development. Through the deputy's experiences, readers witness his growth and transformation, as he faces difficult choices and learns the true meaning of justice and duty. With its vivid portrayal of life on the frontier and its engaging blend of action and romance, Hawtrey's Deputy stands as a captivating Western adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end....