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Alton of Somasco A Romance of the Great Northwest
About the Book
Alton of Somasco: A Romance of the Great Northwest is a novel exploring the dynamics between civilization and the untamed wilderness. The story follows a rancher who embodies rugged individualism, navigating challenges related to survival, land ownership, and personal ambition. The narrative begins with the rancher struggling with a wild pony, showcasing his deep connection to the land and his perseverance. The novel portrays his interactions with a variety of characters, each representing different viewpoints on life in the harsh Northwest, from skeptical ranchers to city dwellers. As he embarks on a journey with his partner, the reader is introduced to the vast and often dangerous wilderness that shapes their existence. Amidst the struggle for survival and societal conflicts, the rancherÍs integrity and strength come to the forefront. His encounters with other characters, including a woman who hints at future romantic developments, add depth to his personal journey. The story captures the essence of the challenges faced in the wilderness, along with the complexities of relationships and ambition in a frontier environment.
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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