Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 107 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The Trespasser, Volume 1 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Trespasser, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written during the late 19th century, likely inspired by the social and cultural dynamics of that era. The story introduces Gaston Belward, a man navigating the complexities of his heritage and the intersections of his past with the English aristocracy. As he seeks to reclaim his rightful place at Ridley Court, the narrative hints at themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between old-world values and the indomitable spirit of a man shaped by a rugged frontier life. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Gaston's journey from the American wilderness back to England, signaling his return to a heritage steeped in tradition and expectations. In his travels alongside his loyal servant Jacques Brillon, Gaston reflects on his dual lineage and the peculiarities of English society compared to his experiences abroad. The initial chapters showcase his encounters with the local populace, revealing both curiosity and a hint of disdain towards his return. As Gaston arrives at Ridley Court and begins to settle into this unfamiliar world, we see the internal struggles he faces regarding his identity in juxtaposition with the expectations of his aristocratic lineage, setting up a rich narrative of conflict and exploration in the forthcoming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canadian fiction PS Text Category: Novels 157609 2025-08-03T07:00:26.106997 text/html 157430 2025-01-09T22:17:12.808720 text/html 128827 2025-08-03T07:00:31.570997 application/epub+zip 129384 2025-08-03T07:00:28.723990 application/epub+zip 117572 2025-08-03T07:00:27.639999 application/epub+zip 258693 2025-08-03T07:00:33.704986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244361 2025-08-03T07:00:30.955979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199250 2022-09-03T10:53:08.246381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136803 2025-08-03T07:00:25.854033 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131920 2020-12-29T12:41:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16974 2025-08-03T07:00:33.863972 application/rdf+xml 14039 2025-08-03T07:00:28.117987 image/jpeg 3846 2025-08-03T07:00:27.873997 image/jpeg 53510 2020-12-29T12:41:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 128154 2025-08-03T07:00:26.120020 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