The Lord Of Lanoraie: A Canadian Legend

By Richard Griffin Starke

Book Overview

The Lord of Lanoraie: A Canadian Legend is a novel written by Richard Griffin Starke in 1898. The story is set in the 18th century in the small village of Lanoraie in Quebec, Canada. The novel is a historical fiction that tells the story of a wealthy landowner, Louis-Joseph Papineau, who is referred to as the ""Lord of Lanoraie."" The novel follows the life of Papineau, his family, and the people of Lanoraie. It explores the social and political issues of the time, including the struggle between the French and English cultures in Canada. The story is told from the perspective of a young boy named Jean-Baptiste, who becomes a close friend of Papineau's son, Am�����d�����e.As the story progresses, Papineau becomes increasingly involved in the political movement for Canadian independence from British rule. He becomes a leader of the Patriote movement and leads a rebellion against the British. The novel explores the consequences of this rebellion for Papineau, his family, and the people of Lanoraie.The Lord of Lanoraie: A Canadian Legend is a classic novel of Canadian literature that provides a vivid portrayal of life in Quebec during the 18th century. It is a story of love, friendship, and loyalty set against the backdrop of a turbulent time in Canadian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110491770X
• ISBN13: 9781104917708
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"