Black Rock - antique Canadian frontier adventure!

Set against the rugged backdrop of a Canadian mining town in the 1880s, Ralph Connor's powerful novel Black Rock follows the determined young minister, Craig, as he battles to bring faith and sobriety to the hard-drinking frontiersmen of Black Rock. When Craig arrives in this lawless settlement, he finds a community of miners, loggers, and gamblers caught in cycles of violence and vice. Through unwavering courage and compassion, he challenges the saloon culture that threatens to destroy the men's lives, while forming an unexpected alliance with the enigmatic Mrs. Mavor, whose refined presence offers a glimpse of civilization in this untamed wilderness. As Craig navigates deadly blizzards, dangerous mine accidents, and hostile encounters with those opposed to his mission, Connor crafts a stirring tale of redemption and moral courage. This classic of early Canadian literature combines thrilling frontier adventure with heartfelt spiritual conviction, capturing a pivotal moment when civilization and Christianity began to take root in the wild Canadian West. Black Rock: A Tale of the Selkirks - Ralph Connor: Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York It's undated but there's an inscription on the front page dated May 5, 1914. The book was originally published in 1900, so this book is from somewhere in that range. Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x7.5in. 270pp. In decent condition for an antique. Spine, cover faded. Inscription on front page.