Project Gutenberg 2021-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 112 Philip, Alex Philip, Alex. Philip, Alexander, Novelist The Crimson West Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Crimson West" by Alex Philip is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Donald McLean, a young man grappling with the fallout from a troubled relationship with his father and his struggles with personal shortcomings, including gambling and drinking. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Western landscape in Canada, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, redemption, and adventure as Donald embarks on a journey towards empowerment and potential. The opening of the book introduces Donald McLean just after he has been released from jail, where he faced the disappointment of his father, who has distanced himself due to Donald’s reckless behavior. After an encounter with the sheriff, who showed him kindness, Donald feels a mixture of shame and determination as he contemplates his future. He soon meets a friendly Westerner, Jack Gillis, who becomes a supportive ally, encouraging Donald to venture to British Columbia. As Donald navigates the challenges of seeking employment and brushes with danger, he is also profoundly affected by the rich and vibrant world around him, as illustrated through his introspection and encounters with various characters, setting the stage for his transformative journey in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en British Columbia -- Fiction PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 431988 2025-06-26T05:00:07.599682 text/html 411603 2024-10-18T13:51:30 text/html 408232 2025-06-26T05:00:12.764598 application/epub+zip 414832 2025-06-26T05:00:08.437635 application/epub+zip 224564 2025-06-26T05:00:08.022609 application/epub+zip 538010 2025-06-26T05:00:16.332621 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509054 2025-06-26T05:00:12.304685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319762 2022-09-29T12:24:02.775318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384090 2025-06-26T05:00:06.944635 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 364321 2024-10-18T13:51:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16007 2025-06-26T05:00:16.453597 application/rdf+xml 14694 2025-06-26T05:00:08.118630 image/jpeg 2125 2025-06-26T05:00:08.070614 image/jpeg 427712 2025-06-26T05:00:07.636612 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