The Man from Glengarry A Tale of the Ottawa

The Man from Glengarry A Tale of the Ottawa is a novel written by Ralph Connor, set in the late 19th century in Canada. The story follows the life of Ranald Macdonald, a young man who leaves his home in Glengarry, Scotland to start a new life in Canada. He settles in the Ottawa Valley and begins working as a lumberjack, where he quickly becomes known for his strength, courage, and determination.As Ranald becomes more involved in the lumber industry, he finds himself caught up in a bitter rivalry between two logging companies. He also becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women - one a wealthy socialite and the other a simple farm girl.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It also delves into the cultural differences between the Scottish immigrants and the French-Canadian locals, and the challenges they face in trying to coexist.Throughout the story, Ranald must navigate the treacherous waters of the lumber industry and the complex relationships between the people around him. Ultimately, he must choose between his loyalty to his friends and his own personal ambitions.The Man from Glengarry A Tale of the Ottawa is a classic tale of adventure and romance, set against the backdrop of Canada's rugged wilderness. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, culture, and literature.1901. The book begins: The winter had broken early and the Scotch River was running ice-free and full from bank to bank. There was still snow in the woods, and with good sleighing and open rivers every day was golden to the lumbermen who had stuff to get down to the big water. A day gained now might save weeks at a chute farther down, where the rafts would crowd one another and strive for right of way. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.