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The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1Gilbert Parker

The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1

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Original author: Gilbert Parker

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"The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories published in 1900. Set in the French-Canadian village of Pontiac, Quebec, these tales explore the lives, struggles, and characters of a rural community. From tragic comedies to romantic absurdities, Parker weaves stories of woodsmen, millers, stoneworkers, and other colorful inhabitants. Dedicated to Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the collection celebrates French-Canadian life and culture in Quebec's democratic yet monarchial province.

The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1, by Gilbert Parker. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #6237.

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12 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter887 words
  2. 2.Introduction938 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: The Return of Madelinette3,183 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: When the Red-Coats Came2,584 words
  5. 5.Chapter III: "man to Man and Steel to Steel"3,104 words
  6. 6.Chapter IV: Madelinette Makes a Discovery991 words
  1. 7.Chapter V: What Will She Do with It?1,116 words
  2. 8.Chapter VI: The One Who Saw1,559 words
  3. 9.Chapter VII: The Pursuit2,673 words
  4. 10.Chapter VIII: Face to Face3,246 words
  5. 11.Chapter IX: The Biter Bitten509 words
  6. 12.Chapter X: The Door That Would Not Open4,731 words