"The Lure of the North" by Harold Bindloss immerses readers in a thrilling adventure through the rugged Canadian wilderness. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the northern landscape, the novel follows characters as they embark on a journey of exploration and survival in the frontier life. As they navigate the challenges of outdoor adventure, including logging, trapping, and mountaineering, Bindloss intricately weaves a tale of romance amidst the untamed wilderness. Against the backdrop of nature's raw beauty, characters undergo profound character development, shaped by their encounters with indigenous cultures and the harsh realities of life in the north. Through vivid descriptions and gripping storytelling, Bindloss captures the essence of wilderness fiction, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the allure of the Canadian wilderness. As the characters face danger and adversity, their bonds deepen, revealing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of nature's unforgiving trials. "The Lure of the North" is a testament to the enduring appeal of adventure and the transformative power of the wilderness. With its blend of romance, exploration, and survival, Bindloss's novel transports readers to a world where the call of the wild beckons and the spirit of adventure reigns supreme.
Harold Edward Bindloss was an English novelist who published a number of adventure tales set in western Canada, as well as in England and West Africa. His writing was mostly based on his own experiences as a seaman, dock worker, farmer, and planter. Bindloss was born on April 6, 1866 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England. The eldest son of Edward Williams Bindloss, an iron dealer who employed six men at the time of the 1881 census. Bindloss has three sisters and four brothers. He spent several years at sea and in several colonies, most notably in Africa, before returning to England in 1896, his health ravaged by malaria. He appears to have started out as a clerk in a shipping office, but this did not suit his adventurous nature, and he later became a farmer in Canada, a sailor, a dock worker, and a planter. He returned to England in 1896, likely from West Africa, afflicted with malaria. Given that he spent more than a decade at sea and in the colonies, it is likely that his time overseas was divided into two parts: first as a youth, and then as a young man after 1891.
