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To The West by George Manville Fenn is a novel that explores themes of escape, adventure, and self-discovery. The story follows two young men, dissatisfied with their oppressive working conditions under a tyrannical employer, who decide to leave behind their troubled lives in search of new opportunities in the untamed lands of British Columbia. Their journey is fueled by the promise of adventure, particularly in gold prospecting, as they seek to escape the harsh realities of their everyday existence. The novel delves into the psychological impact of oppressive work environments, as the protagonists long for a life of greater freedom and possibility. Along the way, they face a series of external challenges, from physical confrontations to the unpredictability of frontier life. Through their journey, Fenn explores the desire for personal transformation and the pursuit of a better future, set against the backdrop of the vast, wild landscape of the West. Themes of hope, resilience, and the search for a new beginning run throughout the story, offering a vivid portrayal of the spirit of adventure and the challenges of carving out a life in a rapidly changing world.
About the author
George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. I also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.
