Project Gutenberg 2004-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 280 Connor, Ralph 1860 1937 Gordon, Charles William The Foreigner: A Tale of Saskatchewan Etext produced by Don Lainson and Andrew Sly HTML file produced by David Widger "The Foreigner: A Tale of Saskatchewan" by Ralph Connor is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of immigration, cultural fusion, and the struggles of the human experience as various groups come together to create a new identity in Canada. The opening portions set the stage in Winnipeg, portraying the diverse waves of immigrants, particularly focusing on the Galicians and their lives in their new home, making way for a conflict of cultures and ideas. At the start of the novel, the preface highlights the historical context of nation-making in Western Canada, emphasizing the blending of different racial and cultural backgrounds. The first chapter immerses readers in the bustling atmosphere of Winnipeg, showcasing its rapid growth and drawing in immigrants driven by the desire for land and freedom. As the narrative unfolds, we meet Paulina Koval and her children, exploring her struggles within her chaotic household filled with transient boarders. The social dynamics within her community, particularly involving Rosenblatt, her agent, unveil the complexities of immigrant life, setting up themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for belonging. Additionally, the story depicts an impending wedding celebration which brings both joy and turmoil, foreshadowing deeper narratives of personal and communal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction Saskatchewan -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 601008 2025-08-02T07:53:28.487715 text/html 595601 2021-01-08T20:37:10 text/html 293772 2025-08-02T07:53:38.112673 application/epub+zip 300712 2025-08-02T07:53:31.982690 application/epub+zip 275863 2025-08-02T07:53:30.663692 application/epub+zip 536553 2025-08-02T07:53:42.665631 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505809 2025-08-02T07:53:37.104628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412091 2022-09-02T10:18:01.160491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511563 2025-08-02T07:53:27.125754 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 511277 2021-01-08T20:37:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18548 2025-08-02T07:53:42.795607 application/rdf+xml 15330 2025-08-02T07:53:31.178656 image/jpeg 3462 2025-08-02T07:53:30.919674 image/jpeg 202686 2021-01-08T20:37:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 194086 2021-01-08T20:37:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 288661 2025-08-02T07:53:28.531711 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