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  • Lost in the Backwoods: A Tale of the Canadian Forest

    by MRS. Traill ...
    The novel is a survival story set in the Canadian wilderness and follows the adventures of a young girl named Frances, who becomes lost in the backwoods. It explores themes of resilience, survival, and the relationship between humans and nature. Catharine Parr Traill, an early settler in Canada, drew on her own experiences and knowledge of the Canadian wilderness to create a vivid and authentic ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • LITTLE DOWNY or THE HISTORY OF A FIELD-MOUSE

    by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill ...
    In "Little Downy," the story likely follows the adventures of the titular character, a field mouse named Downy, as he navigates the challenges of life in the countryside. Through Downy's experiences, young readers are likely introduced to various aspects of the natural world, including the habitats, predators, and prey of field mice.As Downy encounters different animals, faces dangers, and learns ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lost in the Backwoods

    by Catherine Parr Traill ...
    There lies, between the Rice Lake and the Ontario, a deep and fertile valley, surrounded by lofty wood-crowned hills, clothed chiefly with groves of oak and pine, the sides of the hills and the alluvial bottoms display a variety of noble timber trees of various kinds, as the useful and beautiful maple, beech, and hemlock. This beautiful and highly picturesque valley is watered by many clear ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Canadian Crusoes

    by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill ...
    Where is the man, woman, or child who has not sympathized with the poor seaman before the mast, Alexander Selkirk, typified by the genius of Defoe as his inimitable Crusoe, whose name (although one by no means uncommon in middle life in the east of England,) has become synonymous for all who build and plant in a wilderness, "cut off from humanity's reach?" Our insular situation has chiefly drawn ... Read more

    $1.40 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lost in the Backwoods: A Tale of the Canadian Forest

    Surviving the Canadian Wilderness: A Frontier Tale of Resilience

    by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill ...
    In "Lost in the Backwoods: A Tale of the Canadian Forest," Catharine Parr Strickland Traill presents a vivid exploration of frontier life in 19th-century Canada, weaving a narrative that intertwines personal reflection with keen observations of natural history. The book's rich prose is infused with early Canadian Romanticism, characterized by an intimate engagement with the wilderness and its ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Canadian Settler's Guide

    Enriched edition. Pioneer Life in Colonial Canada: A Practical Guide for Early Settlers

    by Catharine Parr Traill, Savannah Clarke ...
    In "The Canadian Settler's Guide," Catharine Parr Traill offers an invaluable compendium for prospective immigrants to Canada, capturing the essence of settler life in the mid-19th century. Written in an engaging and accessible prose, the guide balances practical advice with vivid personal anecdotes, reflecting Traill's deep-seated appreciation for the natural landscape and the challenges of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Canadian Wild Flowers

    Exploring Canada's Floral Beauty in the 19th Century

    by Catharine Parr Traill ...
    In 'Canadian Wild Flowers,' Catharine Parr Traill seamlessly melds scientific observation with poetic prose, capturing the beauty and diversity of Canada's flora. The book serves not only as a field guide but also as a celebration of the natural world, reflecting the Victorian interest in botany and the blending of art with science. Traill's meticulous descriptions and vivid illustrations invite ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Canadian Settler's Guide

    Enriched edition. Practical Pioneer Advice on Farming, Housekeeping, and Survival in 19th-Century Upper Canada

    by Catharine Parr Traill ...
    In "The Canadian Settler's Guide," Catharine Parr Traill crafts a detailed and practical manual aimed at prospective settlers in 19th-century Canada. Through an engaging blend of personal narrative and instructional prose, Traill captures the essence of life in the Canadian wilderness, addressing the challenges and opportunities that accompanied settlement. The book employs a clear and accessible ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Lost in the Backwoods

    by Catherine Parr Traill ...
    The interesting tale contained in this volume of romantic adventure in the forests of Canada, was much appreciated and enjoyed by a large circle of young readers when first published, under the title of The Canadian Crusoes. After being many years out of print, it will now, we hope and believe, with a new and more descriptive title, prove equally attractive to our young friends of the present time ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • In the Forest; Or, Pictures of Life and Scenery in the Woods of Canada: A Tale

    by MRS. TRAILL ...
    The novel explores the natural beauty of the Canadian forests, depicting the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region. It also delves into the experiences of settlers and their daily lives in the Canadian woods, capturing the challenges and rewards of living in a rustic environment.Catherine Parr Traill was known for her descriptive writing style, and in this novel, she portrays the Canadian ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Canadian Crusoes: a Tale of the Rice Lake Plains

    by Catherine Parr Traill ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Catharine Parr Traill, born Strickland (9 January 1802 29 August 1899) was a British-Canadian author who wrote about life as a settler in Canada. An older sister of Susanna Moodie, Traill began writing children's books in 1818, after the death of her father. Her early work, such as Disobedience, or Mind What Mama Says (1819), and "Happy Because Good", were written for ... Read more

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  • Three Books

    by Catharine Parr Traill ...
    This file includes: The Backwoods of Canada, Canadian Crusoes (AKA Lost in the Backwoods), In the Forest (AKA Lady Mary and Her Nurse), and Little Downy. According to Wikipedia: Catharine Parr Traill, born Strickland (9 January 1802 – 29 August 1899) was an English-Canadian author who wrote about life as a settler in Canada... She described her new life in letters and journals, and collected these ... Read more

    $1.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus