Project Gutenberg 2006-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 251 Connor, Ralph 1860 1937 Gordon, Charles William To Him That Hath: A Tale of the West of Today Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "To Him That Hath: A Tale of the West of Today" by Ralph Connor is a novel set in the early 20th century that reflects on life in a small Canadian town. The narrative introduces us to Captain Jack Maitland, a war veteran grappling with the painful memories and emotional strains of his recent past, as well as the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life. The book delves into themes of friendship, rivalry, and the psychological scars left by war through the interactions of Jack with friends and newcomers like Rupert Stillwell and the spirited Annette Perrotte. The opening of the novel begins with a lively tennis match that sets the stage for the social dynamics among the characters. We see a spirited rivalry between Jack and Stillwell, enriched by the playful banter of their companions, including the assertive Frances Amory, who encourages Jack. As tensions rise during the match, we witness glimpses of deeper issues, such as Jack's internal struggles stemming from the war, the relationship with his family, and the social expectations he faces. The scene also hints at burgeoning romances and personal conflicts, particularly through the character of Annette, whose own backstory and ambitions become central to the unfolding drama within the town. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework of societal interactions, making it clear that the narrative will explore the multi-layered impacts of war and relationships against a backdrop of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction Social problems -- Fiction Northwest, Canadian -- Fiction Industrial relations -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 573155 2025-10-02T06:21:49.979580 text/html 602886 2019-04-18T11:05:56 text/html 272275 2025-10-02T06:21:58.556545 application/epub+zip 278381 2025-10-02T06:21:52.988551 application/epub+zip 267289 2025-10-02T06:21:51.783579 application/epub+zip 529189 2025-10-02T06:22:02.792008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498796 2025-10-02T06:21:57.792059 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426652 2022-09-02T08:46:56.034060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488227 2025-10-02T06:21:48.823609 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 488069 2018-03-05T15:26:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 476884 2006-06-03T05:30:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20725 2025-10-02T06:22:02.940027 application/rdf+xml 16465 2025-10-02T06:21:52.284559 image/jpeg 3750 2025-10-02T06:21:52.032562 image/jpeg 182736 2018-03-19T07:06:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 192993 2019-04-19T08:51:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 181398 2006-06-03T05:30:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 264637 2025-10-02T06:21:50.019592 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