Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 133 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1. This eBook was produced by David Widger "When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 1." by Gilbert Parker is an historical fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a mysterious figure named Valmond, who arrives in the Canadian village of Pontiac claiming to be a son of Napoleon. The story explores themes of identity, dreams, and the allure of historical legacy, set against a backdrop of French-Canadian life and culture. The plot focuses on Valmond's arrival in Pontiac and the impact he has on the villagers, who are captivated by his charm, generosity, and supposed royal lineage. Valmond's interactions with the local population reveal his flamboyant personality, as he showers children with coins and engages in animated discussions about France and its history. As he gains the villagers' trust, he stages a series of dramatic performances, claiming a connection to the Napoleonic legacy. Among the notable characters in the story are old Sergeant Lagroin, who serves as a link to Valmond’s supposed heritage, and Madame Chalice, who becomes intrigued by Valmond’s antics. The narrative blends romance, adventure, and an exploration of the human desire for greatness, as it examines how one individual's arrival can stir a community's imagination and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canadian fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Romance Category: Adventure 128234 2025-10-03T06:53:05.302670 text/html 128055 2025-01-09T22:14:31.706567 text/html 144306 2025-10-03T06:53:11.284615 application/epub+zip 144747 2025-10-03T06:53:08.610669 application/epub+zip 100992 2025-10-03T06:53:07.462642 application/epub+zip 374997 2025-10-03T06:53:13.208617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362748 2025-10-03T06:53:10.558673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250262 2022-09-03T10:50:30.836627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111649 2025-10-03T06:53:05.061661 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106616 2020-12-29T12:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17810 2025-10-03T06:53:13.331606 application/rdf+xml 25655 2025-10-03T06:53:07.950636 image/jpeg 4762 2025-10-03T06:53:07.706683 image/jpeg 42315 2020-12-29T12:40:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 145137 2025-10-03T06:53:05.313662 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