Project Gutenberg 2008-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 117 Connor, Ralph 1860 1937 Gordon, Charles William Beyond the Marshes E-text prepared by Al Haines "Beyond the Marshes" by Ralph Connor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness and explores themes of faith, community, and perseverance through the lens of a missionary's experiences. It likely addresses the struggles and triumphs of pioneer life, bringing to light the challenges faced by settlers in remote areas. The narrative follows the journey of a missionary as he travels to a remote community located beyond the expansive marshes. Throughout his visit, he encounters the McPhail family, who exemplify the resilience and strength of pioneering life. The father, Mr. McPhail, reflects on the sacrifices made to establish their humble home while his wife, though burdened, is a beacon of warmth and hospitality. Their daughter Katie, who has been bedridden for years due to illness, radiates inner peace and strength despite her physical challenges. The story culminates in a Communion service that underscores the family's unwavering faith and the sense of community that sustains them in their remote existence. Through these interwoven lives, Ralph Connor paints a poignant picture of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of humanity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 49980 2025-08-10T08:44:23.852963 text/html 49801 2025-01-10T09:14:34.999716 text/html 87646 2025-08-10T08:44:27.342911 application/epub+zip 86512 2025-08-10T08:44:25.369936 application/epub+zip 86514 2025-08-10T08:44:24.382926 application/epub+zip 171972 2025-08-10T08:44:28.793916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164744 2025-08-10T08:44:26.770919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139563 2022-09-11T11:36:16.277912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40603 2025-08-10T08:44:23.639925 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40471 2008-03-01T14:07:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16800 2025-08-10T08:44:28.916921 application/rdf+xml 13104 2025-08-10T08:44:24.868932 image/jpeg 3462 2025-08-10T08:44:24.625961 image/jpeg 16056 2008-03-01T14:07:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 84627 2025-08-10T08:44:23.858912 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia