Embers, Volume 3.

Sir Horatio Gilbert George ParkerProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 41K words
Chapters: 5

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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.Embers, Volume 3. by Gilbert ParkerAuthor: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2004

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Embers, Volume 3. is one volume of the work of the same name by the Canadian author Gilbert Parker (1862–1932), released free by Project Gutenberg as an English-language eBook. Since its founding by Michael Hart in 1971, Project Gutenberg has long been dedicated to producing and distributing public-domain eBooks, and this edition is part of its freely accessible public documentary resources. For readers, the value of this volume lies first in the availability and original form of the text: it preserves the author's original text, is in English, and serves as an entry point for understanding Parker's work. Because it is a volume edition, readers need to pay attention to how it connects with other volumes; a single volume may not present the complete thread. It is best used in the context of North American literature, the use of public-domain eBook resources, or reading English originals. In terms of reading situation, it is more suitable as supplementary material for research or interest reading than as a first choice for beginners; those who want a complete reading experience need to read it together with the other volumes.

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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.