
WILD YOUTH
By Gilbert Parker
WILD YOUTH
CHAPTER I. THE MAZARINES TAKE POSSESSION
CHAPTER II. “MY NAME IS LOUISE”
CHAPTER III. “I HAVE FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS”
CHAPTER IV. TWO SIDES TO A BARGAIN
CHAPTER V. ORLANDO HAS AN ADVENTURE
CHAPTER VI. “THINGS MUST HAPPEN”
CHAPTER VII. “THE ZOOLYOGICAL GARDEN”
In the far‑west town of Askatoon, life hums with an odd mix of intelligence and habit, making the community both tight‑knit and oddly wary of change. When the enigmatic Mazarine couple steps off the train to claim the vacant Tralee ranch, the town’s calm is momentarily unsettled—old residents sense something unsettling in the newcomers’ presence, while the young doctor, newly arrived and eager, feels an inexplicable chill.
Against this backdrop of quiet routine and whispered rumors, the story follows the Mazarines as they navigate the skeptical locals, the lingering legacy of the former owner, and the small, sharp‑tongued personalities that define Askatoon. Their arrival triggers hidden rivalries and unexpected alliances, setting the stage for a vivid portrait of frontier life where pride, curiosity, and the promise of new beginnings collide.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (254K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1932
A bestselling novelist of adventure and historical romance, he brought Canadian settings and imperial politics together in stories that captivated a wide readership. His best-known work, The Seats of the Mighty, helped make him one of the most popular English-language novelists of his day.
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