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Step into the rugged wilderness of the 1880s and witness the clash of morality and survival in this gripping tale of redemption and adventure.
A Battle for Souls in the Wild West:
Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks by Ralph Connor takes readers into the heart of a mining and lumberjack boom town in the 1880s, where the arrival of a new minister ignites a fierce battle for the souls of the town’s residents.
The story unfolds in a setting filled with seedy saloons, dangerous drug pushers, and the constant threat of violence. As the minister challenges the town’s rough-and-tumble inhabitants, plots, fights, and double-crosses ensue, creating a tense and captivating narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Ralph Connor, the pen name of Canadian Presbyterian minister Charles William Gordon, was a prolific writer known for his popular novels that blend religious messages with wholesome sentiment and adventure.
Ordained in 1890, Gordon served as a missionary in the mining and lumber camps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, experiences that heavily influenced his fiction. His works, including Black Rock, are celebrated for their vivid portrayals of frontier life and their exploration of moral and spiritual themes.
Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks is not just a story of adventure; it’s a powerful narrative about faith, redemption, and the human spirit. Perfect for collectors of vintage literature and fans of historical fiction, this book is a timeless exploration of the challenges faced by those who dared to tame the wild frontier.
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