WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration cover

A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration

By F. S. Brereton
Open in WeRead

About This Book

A seventeen-year-old sells his father's business, takes passage to Canada, and sets out to make a new life. The narrative follows his sea voyage, arrival among settlers, and ventures into the backwoods, where hunting, brutal winter weather, and violent confrontations test his courage. A plot against the settlers emerges, prompting defensive skirmishes, pursuits across snowbound country, and close-quarters fights, while cooperative plans and careful investments aim to secure a farm. The account ends with the protagonist and his companions enduring hardship and danger before returning to a settled life on the land.

About the Author

Brereton, F. S. portrait

F. S. Brereton

F. S. Brereton was a British author known for his adventure novels aimed primarily at young readers. His works often explore themes of bravery, exploration, and historical events, making them popular in the early 20th century. Among his notable titles is "A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration," which reflects his interest in the stories of young protagonists facing challenges in new lands. Brereton's narratives frequently incorporate military history and colonial adventures, as seen in works like "A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War" and "In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland." His storytelling captures the spirit of adventure and the complexities of the era.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War cover A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War by F. S. Brereton How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec cover How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec by F. S. Brereton In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland cover In the grip of the Mullah: A tale of adventure in Somaliland by F. S. Brereton Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California cover Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California by F. S. Brereton Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree cover Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree by F. S. Brereton King of Ranleigh: A School Story cover King of Ranleigh: A School Story by F. S. Brereton