When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 3.

Sir Horatio Gilbert George ParkerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.1

Word count: 90K words
Chapters: 9

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon. Volume 3. by ParkerAuthor: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2004

Editor's review

This book is Volume 3 of Gilbert Parker's When Valmond Came to Pontiac: The Story of a Lost Napoleon, a volume of a public-domain ebook edition. Compared with the first two volumes, this volume continues the later part of the story and mainly brings the characters' fates and the suspense to a close; it suits readers who have already read the first two volumes and wish to proceed volume by volume. The small-town atmosphere and the identity puzzle in Parker's writing continue to work in this volume, and it reads with the lingering flavor of old-style romance. Note that this volume is not a self-contained complete story; reading it alone would mean missing the prior context and would greatly diminish the experience. As a public-domain text, it is better suited to literature enthusiasts reading it volume by volume or comparing editions than to general readers seeking modern editorial work.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who have read the first two volumes and wish to finish the story in volume order
Literature enthusiasts who collect or compare different volume editions of public-domain novels
Readers studying the narrative structure and serial publication of Parker's works

Not a good fit for

Readers who have not read the first two volumes and want to read a complete story directly
Readers who need modern notes, an introduction, or a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer self-contained works that can be finished in a single book

Reading tips

Be sure to read Volumes 1 and 2 first before entering this volume, so the plot does not break off.
While reading, recall the character relationships from the previous volumes and note how this volume closes the identity suspense.
It can be treated as a whole with the three volumes; after finishing, review the main line and ending together.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can Volume 3 be read on its own?

Not recommended. This volume is part of a multi-volume work and continues the characters and plot of the first two volumes; reading it alone means missing the prior context, and the story's direction will be hard to understand fully.

What is the difference between Volume 3 and the complete edition?

According to the information, the complete edition contains the whole work, while this volume is only the third of its volumes. If you want to read the entire story at once, choose the complete edition; this volume suits reading volume by volume or comparing editions.

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

The information shows the book's language is English; it is a public-domain English ebook, no Chinese translation is mentioned, and the main text is in English.

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About the author

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker Author · Canadian · 1862–1932

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker (1862–1932), known as Gilbert Parker, was a Canadian author and politician. Born in Ontario, he worked as a teacher and journalist before settling in London. He is known for novels depicting the lives of French Canadians, notably Pierre and His People and The Seats of the Mighty, the latter held in the library as a complete edition and in several volumes. From 1900 to 1918 he served as a Member of the British House of Commons, making him one of the few Canadian-born figures to achieve distinction in both literature and politics. His works often draw on Canadian history and French-Canadian society, with romantic narrative and attention to character and local setting. The library holds 134 of his works; classification information is limited, as are public records of the details of his writing.