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A Romany of the Snows, Complete Being a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre

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A Romany of the Snows, Complete Being a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~8 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

A ROMANY OF THE SNOWS - BEING A CONTINUATION OF THE PERSONAL HISTORIES OF “PIERRE AND HIS PEOPLE” AND THE LAST EXISTING RECORDS OF PRETTY PIERRE

0:09

By Gilbert Parker

0:48

INTRODUCTION

6:28

ACROSS THE JUMPING SANDHILLS

16:51

A LOVELY BULLY

27:21

THE FILIBUSTER

27:53

THE GIFT OF THE SIMPLE KING

32:11

MALACHI

14:26

THE LAKE OF THE GREAT SLAVE

25:15

THE RED PATROL

17:32
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In the frozen expanses of the far north, a wandering Romani named Pierre roams from campfire to trading post, his bright wit and restless spirit drawing both suspicion and admiration. Through a series of vivid sketches, we watch Pierre navigate the harsh climate, the rugged men who hunt and trade, and the stubborn wilderness that frames every encounter. The stories blend humor with a keen eye for human frailty, revealing how even the most isolated outposts pulse with desire, greed, love, and sudden acts of courage. Whether he spins a tale of a white swan’s graceful flight or confronts the fierce pride of a local bully, Pierre remains a magnet for the odd and the unforgettable.

Each vignette captures a different facet of life on the edge of civilization—sailors charting icy waters, traders plying their wares, and indigenous folk whose customs clash with Pierre’s own nomadic ways. The narratives are rooted in a specific time and place, yet they echo universal emotions that could belong to any era or culture. Listeners will feel the crackle of firelight, hear the howl of howling winds, and sense the quiet moments when Pierre reflects on his own place in a world that never seems to settle. The collection invites you to travel alongside a charismatic outsider who, despite his wanderings, discovers the enduring ties that bind all people together.

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A Romany of the Snows, Complete Being a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre Being a Continuation of the Personal Histories of "Pierre and His People" and the Last Existing Records of Pretty Pierre

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (510K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Nov 16, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A leading Canadian novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gilbert Parker brought the history, landscapes, and cultural tensions of Canada to a wide international readership. His romantic and dramatic stories made him one of the best-known Canadian writers of his era.

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