“The Protector” by Harold Bindloss is an adventure-filled novel set in the rugged landscapes of Western Canada, where the frontier life is harsh and demanding. The story centers on a resilient protagonist who embodies the qualities of justice and protection. As a man of strong moral principles, he finds himself navigating various challenges in this remote region, where the law is often scarce, and survival depends on quick thinking and bravery. The plot intertwines elements of romance, as the protagonist encounters a love interest who plays a significant role in his journey. Their relationship is marked by the trials they face together, from the dangers of the wild to the ethical dilemmas that arise in such a rough environment. Throughout the novel, the characters are constantly tested by the unforgiving nature of the frontier. Whether it’s the threat of natural disasters, conflicts with outlaws, or the struggle to maintain order in a lawless land, the protagonist must use his wits and strength to protect those he cares about. In the end, “The Protector” is a tale of resilience, justice, and the power of human connection in the face of adversity, showcasing Bindloss's ability to weave a story that resonates with themes of courage, duty, and love in the untamed wilderness.
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.
