The Settlers in Canada


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En engelsk families pionertid i Canadas skove omkring 1809




The Settlers In Canada


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"The Settlers in Canada" is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, a British author, and naval officer. The story follows the adventures of a British family, the Campbell family, who decide to emigrate to Canada in search of a new life. The Campbells, consisting of the father, Mr. Campbell, his wife, and their children, encounter various challenges and experiences as they settle in the Canadian wilderness. The novel portrays the struggles and triumphs of the settlers as they navigate the unfamiliar terrain, build their home, and interact with the local indigenous populations. Marryat provides vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape, highlighting its beauty and harshness. Throughout the narrative, Marryat explores themes such as the pioneering spirit, resilience, and the clash of cultures. He portrays the interactions between the settlers and the indigenous people, shedding light on the cultural differences and conflicts that arise. "The Settlers in Canada" combines elements of adventure, romance, and social commentary. Marryat's background as a naval officer allows him to bring a sense of authenticity to the descriptions of seafaring and wilderness survival. "The Settlers in Canada" offers a fictionalized account of the challenges faced by early settlers in Canada, exploring their experiences, interactions, and the evolving dynamics of the colonial landscape.




The Settlers in Canada


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I don't even know how many times I've read this book... and I've loved it (more?) every time. I have laughed over the puns and homorous scenes, melted over the beautiful ones, and flailed over the exciting ones. This book is a part of my heart.




The Settlers in Canada


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The Settlers in Canada: Children's Novel / With Illustrations


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The Settlers in Canada is a children's novel written by Frederick Marryat, and published in 1844. The novel is set in the wilderness of Upper Canada in the 1790s. It describes the adventures of an immigrant family who settle near Lake Ontario, despite the threats from the native people and wild animals.The story begins in England with a reasonably well-off family (the Campbells) who have inherited the family estate. Their eldest son has gone to college and the second son is in the navy. One day a claimant to the estate appears. His claim proves to be true and the Campbells must give up the estate.Mr. Campbell had given up his business to take over the estate and with the legal costs as well they have very little money left. They just have enough to journey to emigrate to Canada, and take up a settlement near Lake Ontario. The family is united in their troubles and they pull together to make their farm a success, in the process, dealing with the weather, hostile natives and forest fires. They are aided by an eccentric but helpful hunter Malachi Bone, and they rescue young Percival from hostile Indians and welcome new immigrants to their farm.Eventually a letter arrives to say that the relative who had taken the estate, has died, and it is now theirs once again. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell travel home and the rest of the family go their separate ways




The Settlers in Canada : with Original Illustrations


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The Settlers in Canada is a children's novel written by Frederick Marryat, and published in 1844. The novel is set in the wilderness of Upper Canada in the 1790s. It describes the adventures of an immigrant family who settle near Lake Ontario, despite the threats from the native people and wild animals.The story begins in England with a reasonably well-off family (the Campbells) who have inherited the family estate. Their eldest son has gone to college and the second son is in the navy. One day a claimant to the estate appears. His claim proves to be true and the Campbells must give up the estate.Mr. Campbell had given up his business to take over the estate and with the legal costs as well they have very little money left. They just have enough to journey to emigrate to Canada, and take up a settlement near Lake Ontario. The family is united in their troubles and they pull together to make their farm a success, in the process, dealing with the weather, hostile natives and forest fires. They are aided by an eccentric but helpful hunter Malachi Bone, and they rescue young Percival from hostile Indians and welcome new immigrants to their farm.Eventually a letter arrives to say that the relative who had taken the estate, has died, and it is now theirs once again. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell travel home and the rest of the family go their separate ways.




The Settlers in Canada


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Reproduction of the original: The Settlers in Canada by Captain Marryat




The Settlers in Canada (Annotated)


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The Settlers in Canada is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, and published in 1844. The novel is set in the wilderness of Upper Canada in the 1790s. It describes the adventures of an immigrant family who settle near Lake Ontario, despite the threats from the native people and wild animals.