Thurston of Orchard Valley explores the struggles of a young man determined to uphold his familyÍs mining legacy amidst financial ruin and societal disapproval. The story examines the conflict between personal ambition and familial duty, as the protagonist is torn between his desire to restore the family business and the pressures to accept corrupt offers from external investors. The narrative delves into pride, ambition, and the pursuit of honor, highlighting the internal conflict faced by someone deeply rooted in tradition yet confronted with the changing realities of the modern world. The protagonistÍs complex relationships, especially with his fianc?e, reflect contrasting values and aspirations, setting the stage for his difficult choices. As he navigates his financial and personal challenges, the novel emphasizes the tension between maintaining integrity and giving in to external forces. The story portrays a man caught between the weight of his familyÍs legacy and the practicalities of survival, with a focus on personal growth and moral dilemmas in the face of adversity.
Harold 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.
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