Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Northern Lights, Volume 4. A man, a famine, and a heathen boy -- The healing springs and the pioneers -- The little widow of Jansen -- Watching the rise of Orion. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Northern Lights, Volume 4" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The volume encompasses various narratives set against the backdrop of the Canadian North, exploring themes of endurance, faith, and the interplay between civilization and the wild. The opening story, "A Man, A Famine, and A Heathen Boy," introduces us to William Rufus Holly, a lazy but educated man who takes on the daunting task of becoming a missionary in the harsh landscapes of Athabasca. At the start of the narrative, we learn about the challenges and beauty of life in Athabasca, a land known for its extreme winters and vibrant, lively summers. William Rufus Holly, also referred to as "Sleeping Beauty," embarks on a journey north, motivated by a desire to make something of himself despite his previous life of indolence. His arrival is met with skepticism by the local Athabasca Indians, particularly when he attempts to establish his role as a missionary. The story quickly escalates into a dramatic moment when Holly risks his life to save a drowning boy, marking a significant turning point that earns him respect and paves the way for his future mission. This initial segment sets the stage for exploring the themes of redemption, resilience, and the struggle between different cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canada, Northern -- Fiction Short stories, Canadian PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 175789 2025-06-03T07:22:06.624513 text/html 175610 2025-01-09T22:12:00.783805 text/html 137254 2025-06-03T07:22:12.678473 application/epub+zip 138675 2025-06-03T07:22:09.457450 application/epub+zip 136428 2025-06-03T07:22:08.265478 application/epub+zip 274849 2025-06-03T07:22:15.112492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263188 2025-06-03T07:22:11.944501 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212491 2022-09-03T10:47:47.036958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158631 2025-06-03T07:22:06.340473 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 153906 2020-12-29T11:43:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60588 2020-12-29T11:43:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18037 2025-06-03T07:22:15.250466 application/rdf+xml 14396 2025-06-03T07:22:08.815512 image/jpeg 4108 2025-06-03T07:22:08.542516 image/jpeg 135876 2025-06-03T07:22:06.641489 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