Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 100 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Pierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 4. The tall master -- The crimson flag -- The flood -- In Pipi Valley. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Pierre and His People: Tales of the Far North. Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume contains multiple narratives showcasing life in the Canadian North, with characters who navigate complex relationships, cultural tensions, and the perils of the wilderness. The stories feature recurring characters like Pretty Pierre and Shon McGann, who become embroiled in conflicts stemming from their personal histories and the lore surrounding them. The opening of "Pierre and His People" introduces us to the character of Pretty Pierre, described as a philosophical half-breed whose reputation for gambling and charm sets the stage for various interactions within the community at Fort Luke. The story revolves around Pierre's dealings with other characters, including the Chief Factor and a young man named Lazenby, as they discuss local legends and the mysterious Tall Master. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of impending conflict grows with the introduction of the White Hands’ feud against the Golden Dogs, capturing Pierre’s intricate relationships and the supernatural elements embedded in the cultural lore of the setting. Through dialogue and character interactions, Parker's writing immerses the reader in the rich tapestry of life in the North, setting the tone for the adventurous tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada, Northern -- Fiction Short stories, Canadian PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 133067 2025-07-03T06:48:25.824764 text/html 132888 2025-01-09T22:09:54.987464 text/html 126845 2025-07-03T06:48:31.188752 application/epub+zip 127268 2025-07-03T06:48:28.675757 application/epub+zip 111220 2025-07-03T06:48:27.625760 application/epub+zip 295197 2025-07-03T06:48:33.033760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284907 2025-07-03T06:48:30.551793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200332 2022-09-03T10:45:30.547776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118295 2025-07-03T06:48:25.591782 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113418 2020-12-29T11:42:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18045 2025-07-03T06:48:33.153739 application/rdf+xml 19088 2025-07-03T06:48:28.106761 image/jpeg 4349 2025-07-03T06:48:27.864760 image/jpeg 45597 2020-12-29T11:42:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 125191 2025-07-03T06:48:25.835803 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