Author: Carol Martin. Published by Groundwood Books, Toronto, ON., 2004, 1st Edition. Printed in Canada. Like New Condition SOFTCOVER Book. Clean inside, tight spine. Size: 8.25 x 5.25 inch, 94 pages including Index.
"Written in a straightforward and engaging narrative style, this biography of the famous early pioneer writer relates her life from her early years as a member of a literary family in England to her marriage and move to the backwoods of Upper Canada.Â
It details not only the hazards of travel by sea and by land but also the primitive nature of life in the young colony, and the hardships of making a living in the new land. Drawing on the writings of both Traill herself and her family, Martin has created a vivid picture of early pioneer life. Accompanying the text are numerous illustrations, maps, and photographs, and the text itself is punctuated by inset articles that highlight excerpts from Traillâs writings and provide further information about related issues, such as the dangers of cholera, the making of maple syrup, and the 1837 Rebellion." -Reviewed by Elisabeth Anne MacDonald-Murray on CBRA Online.
