The Man from Glengarry: A Tale of the Ottawa by Ralph Connor is a rugged, adventurous novel set in Canada’s Ottawa Valley. It follows the journey of Ranald Macdonald, a fiery young man from a Scottish immigrant community, as he grows from a reckless boy into a man of courage and integrity. With themes of faith, loyalty, and resilience, the story captures the spirit of frontier life and the challenges of the lumbering industry in 19th-century Canada.