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Poor Man's Rock is a novel written by Bertrand W. Sinclair. The story revolves around a man named Jim Lang, who inherits a gold mine from his father. However, the mine is located in a remote area, and Jim must navigate the challenges of living in a harsh environment while also... Read Full Overview

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Poor Man's Rock is a novel written by Bertrand W. Sinclair. The book tells the story of a young man named Tom Cadmus who inherits a small island off the coast of British Columbia from his grandfather. Tom, who is struggling to make ends meet, sees the island as an opportunity... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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Bertrand William Sinclair (1881-1972) was a Canadian novelist known for a series of westerns set in the United States, and also for a series of novels set in his home province of British Columbia. Sinclair was born 9 Jan 1881 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He was the son of George... Read Full Overview

Long, Long AgoThe Gulf of Georgia spread away endlessly, an immense, empty stretch of water bared to the hot eye of an August sun, its broad face only saved from oily smoothness by half-hearted flutterings of a westerly breeze. Those faint airs blowing up along the Vancouver... Read Full Overview

Long, Long Ago The Gulf of Georgia spread away endlessly, an immense, empty stretch of water bared to the hot eye of an August sun, its broad face only saved from oily smoothness by half-hearted flutterings of a westerly breeze. Those faint airs blowing up along the Vancouver... Read Full Overview

The man's face darkened as he watched the distance lessen between the two craft. He reached under a locker and drew out a rifle. The girl's high pinkish color fled. She caught him by the arm. "Donald, Donald," she said breathlessly, "there's not to be any fighting." "Am I to... Read Full Overview

Bertrand William Sinclair was a popular 20th century Canadian author best known for his Western and frontier novels, depicting life not only in the U.S. but also in Canada. His books are still popular today.

""Poor Man's Rock"" by Bertrand W. Sinclair centers on the pursuit of wealth and its effects on human relationships and values. Set in the rugged Canadian wilderness, the novel follows a group of prospectors seeking gold, highlighting the ambition and hope that drive them. Through... Read Full Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure in the early 20th century with Bertrand W. Sinclair's "Poor Man's Rock," a captivating tale set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Pacific salmon fisheries of British Columbia. This classic work of Canadian fiction plunges readers into... Read Full Overview

Experience a thrilling adventure in the early 20th century with Bertrand W. Sinclair's "Poor Man's Rock," a captivating tale set against the backdrop of the burgeoning Pacific salmon fisheries of British Columbia. This classic work of Canadian fiction plunges readers into... Read Full Overview