The Settlers in Canada by Frederick Marryat
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| Author | Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
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| Title | The Settlers in Canada |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Settlers in Canada" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows the Campbell family as they embark on an adventurous journey from England to settle in the Canadian wilderness during the late 18th century. The story explores themes of perseverance, familial love, and the challenges of pioneering life in a new and untamed land. At the start of the book, we meet Mr. Campbell, a successful surgeon who, after inherited wealth unexpectedly comes to him, decides to emigrate to Canada with his wife and their children. The initial chapters detail their decision-making process, set against the backdrop of the difficulties faced by early settlers, including hostile conditions, the presence of Indigenous tribes, and the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. As they prepare for their departure to Canada, the family reflects on the comforts they are leaving behind and expresses a mixture of excitement and trepidation about their new beginning in an unfamiliar wilderness. The early setup establishes the tone for the trials and triumphs that await them in their new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24211 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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