The Manitoban: A Romance (1904)

by Henry Howarth Bashford

Book Overview

The Manitoban: A Romance is a novel written by Henry H. Bashford and published in 1904. The story is set in the Canadian province of Manitoba during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two main characters, a young Englishman named Jack and a M�����tis woman named Marie. Jack travels to Manitoba to work as a surveyor and falls in love with Marie, who is part of the local M�����tis community. The two face numerous challenges as they try to navigate their relationship in a society that is deeply divided along racial and cultural lines. Throughout the novel, Bashford explores themes of love, identity, and belonging. He also provides a glimpse into the history and culture of Manitoba, highlighting the tensions between the Indigenous and European settlers who lived there during this time period. The Manitoban: A Romance is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers readers a unique perspective on Canadian history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian literature and history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164066803
• ISBN13: 9781164066804
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"