
[Illustration: Cover Art.]
[Frontispiece: Floundering on foot beside them he urged the team through the powdery drifts.]
By HAROLD BINDLOSS
Author of Alton of Somasco, The Cattle-Baron's Daughter, The Dust of Conflict, etc.
ILLUSTRATED BY - V. HERBERT DUNTON
ILLUSTRATIONS
WINSTON OF THE PRAIRIE
CHAPTER I - RANCHER WINSTON
CHAPTER II - LANCE COURTHORNE
CHAPTER III - TROOPER SHANNON'S QUARREL
In a wind‑swept stretch of the northern prairie, a lone rancher battles the bitter cold and the relentless solitude of a frontier settlement. Winston’s weather‑worn coat and steady gray eyes hint at a life forged by hardship, while his quiet pride keeps him moving from the frosty streets to the warm glow of the local hotel. As he waits for his mail, the cramped post office and the bustling inn reveal a close‑knit community, each character offering a glimpse of the rugged camaraderie that sustains life on the plains.
The narrative follows Winston’s ordinary evening that quickly becomes a catalyst for larger concerns—rumors of a treacherous ice‑bound ford and the whispered worries of neighbors hint at looming dangers. Through crisp dialogue and vivid description, the story captures the stark beauty of the prairie and the resilient spirit of its people. Listeners will find themselves drawn into Winston’s world, where every gust of wind and every whispered promise carries the weight of survival and the promise of adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (531K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1945
An adventurous English novelist, he turned years spent at sea, in Africa, and in western Canada into brisk, experience-rich fiction. His stories helped shape popular images of the Canadian frontier for early 20th-century readers.
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