The Prairie Child: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Prairie Child: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

The Prairie Child is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stringer, Arthur (1874–1950).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Prairie Child" by Arthur Stringer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Chaddie McKail, as she navigates complex emotions within her marriage, the responsibilities of motherhood, and the challenges of rural life on the prairie. The book explores themes of love, heartbreak, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of the harsh yet beautiful prairie landscape. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tense moment in Chaddie McKail's marriage. As she confronts her husband, Duncan Argyll McKail, over his apparent infidelity and casualness regarding a teaching colleague, the emotional distance between them becomes palpable. Through a series of introspective thoughts, Chaddie reflects on their troubled relationship, the sacrifices of motherhood, and the impact of their shared past on their present. This early chapter sets the stage for the exploration of their family dynamics, parental responsibilities, and the search for personal fulfillment, laying a foundation for the unfolding narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Prairie Child
- Author credits: Stringer, Arthur (1874–1950)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canada -- Fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Prairie Provinces -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.


