Benton of the Royal Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police

"Benton of the Royal Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police" by Ralph S. Kendall is a historical fiction story from the early 1900s. This story centers on Sergeant Ellis Benton, a man working for the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, during a time of danger and excitement in the Canadian West. The story looks at ideas like responsibility, friendship, and inner conflict through the eyes of this strong police group that stands for order and fairness. The story starts by showing the police station and introduces Sergeant Benton coming back from patrol. It shows how Benton is different; he's tired but also thinks a lot about his life, even compared to the fun and friendship in the dining area. Readers learn Benton is a tough person on the outside but very thoughtful on the inside, which they learn from how he talks to other officers and how he reacts to good times, but also the harsh truths of his job. The starting chapter prepares the reader for Benton's journey as he faces challenges at work and deals with his past.