The Trail of the Sword

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Gilbert Parker, a Canadian novelist and British politician, began his career as a teacher before transitioning to academia and journalism. His diverse experiences included lecturing at Trinity College and serving as associate editor of the Sydney Morning Herald. Parker's extensive travels across the Pacific, Europe, and Canada enriched his perspective and inspired his writing. By the early 1890s, he gained recognition in London for his romantic fiction, establishing himself as a notable literary figure of his time.