The Backwoods of Canada by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill

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Author Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland, 1802-1899
Title The Backwoods of Canada
Being Letters from the Wife of an Emigrant Officer, Illustrative of the Domestic Economy of British America
Note Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by E.D. (Tedd) Brien
Summary "The Backwoods of Canada" by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century, documenting the experiences of an emigrant officer's wife. The narrative focuses on her journey from Britain to Canada and the subsequent challenges and observations she encounters as settlers in the Canadian backwoods. The opening of the book begins with a detailed introduction where the author expresses her intent to provide practical insights into the domestic life of a settler in Canada, particularly for women who will be responsible for managing households in a new and often challenging environment. She reflects on her departure from Greenock aboard the brig "Laurel," describing the monotony of sea travel and the evolving sights and experiences as they approach Newfoundland. Traill's letters reveal her observations of the natural beauty of the Canadian landscape while also preparing readers for the hardships ahead, setting the stage for her transition into life as a settler in the unfamiliar wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Ontario -- Description and travel
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Ontario
Subject Canada -- Description and travel
Subject Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland, 1802-1899 -- Correspondence
Subject Women pioneers -- Ontario -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 13559
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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