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In 1800, Thomas Manning abandons duty aboard a British man‑o‑war by diving into ice‑streaked waters, hoping to escape conflict and find opportunity in the New World. His daring escape initiates the saga of a pioneer family whose struggles and triumphs help forge the early Canadian landscape. The novel chronicles their adaptation to frontier life, the hardships of migration, and the enduring spirit that underlies the nation’s founding.
Through Thomas’s journey, the book explores themes of desertion, immigration, and the harsh realities of pioneer existence, offering insight into the social and environmental challenges of early nineteenth‑century Canada.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Paul Almond
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