Life in the Clearings versus the Bush

Download or read book Life in the Clearings versus the Bush written by Susanna Moodie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life in the Clearings versus the Bush" by Mrs. Moodie is a candid account of Canadian life in the mid-19th century and the experiences of early settlers in the country. Written as a sequel to her previous work, "Roughing it in the Bush," this book offers a contrast between the challenges and hardships of rural life in the backwoods versus the opportunities and conveniences of living in more settled areas. From descriptions of local improvements, education, and amusements, to tales of odd characters and lost children, the author provides a glimpse into the social and cultural aspects of life in Canada during this period.