| Author |
Walshe, Elizabeth H. (Elizabeth Hely), 1835?-1869 |
| Title |
Cedar Creek: From the Shanty to the Settlement. A Tale of Canadian Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Cedar Creek: From the Shanty to the Settlement. A Tale of Canadian Life" by Walshe is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Wynn, a young man from an impoverished Irish family, who emigrates to Canada seeking opportunity and a fresh start. The narrative is expected to explore themes of emigration, the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land, and the flourishing of life in the Canadian wilderness. The opening of the novel introduces Robert Wynn, who is filled with hope as he arrives in London with the intention of securing a position in the Civil Service. He reflects on his noble Irish heritage, now in decline, and considers the burden this legacy has placed on his family. After a disappointing encounter regarding his potential employment, he becomes increasingly tempted by the notion of emigration to Canada and the possibility of a more liberating life. A chance meeting with Hiram Holt, a passionate Canadian settler, sparks Robert's interest and sets in motion his eventual decision to leave his home for a chance at a new life among the vast Canadian landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Irish -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31091 |
| Release Date |
Jan 26, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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