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 Project Gutenberg 2004-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 254 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. The World for Sale, Complete Produced by David Widger "The World for Sale" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set in the Canadian West, the story follows the lives of the residents of two competing towns, Lebanon and Manitou, as tensions rise between their differing cultural philosophies and backgrounds. The narrative focuses on the experiences of the central character, Fleda Druse, a daring and adventurous young woman, as she navigates the challenges posed by her environment, her heritage, and her personal aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a vivid depiction of the landscape and social dynamics at play in the towns of Lebanon and Manitou. The story begins with a dramatic account of Fleda Druse attempting to conquer the treacherous Carillon Rapids in her canoe, showcasing her fierce independence and connection to the wilderness. Observers, including two townsmen and Indigenous characters, watch with a mix of admiration and apprehension as she braves the waters. Her journey serves as a catalyst for unfolding emotions and conflicts, particularly as it reveals her interactions with other significant characters, such as Max Ingolby, a ambitious financier with plans for the towns, and Jethro Fawe, a young Romany man who presents a claim to her based on a pact made in her childhood. This rich blend of character development and poignant setting invites readers to delve deeper into themes of identity, cultural clash, and personal destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Love stories Northwest, Canadian -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 703956 2025-07-03T07:05:05.641325 text/html 735683 2021-01-27T02:40:35 text/html 321351 2025-07-03T07:05:14.484305 application/epub+zip 331595 2025-07-03T07:05:08.521300 application/epub+zip 318466 2025-07-03T07:05:07.333339 application/epub+zip 585556 2025-07-03T07:05:19.321244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546622 2025-07-03T07:05:13.750531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507295 2022-09-03T11:05:20.051652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 613972 2025-07-03T07:05:04.621297 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 613858 2020-12-29T13:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 602365 2020-12-29T13:43:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20929 2025-07-03T07:05:19.520210 application/rdf+xml 14743 2025-07-03T07:05:07.838590 image/jpeg 3893 2025-07-03T07:05:07.586276 image/jpeg 232669 2020-12-29T13:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 244058 2021-01-27T02:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 231204 2020-12-29T13:43:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 310530 2025-07-03T07:05:05.692309 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia