A family's relentless pursuit of a life on the Canadian frontier.
They face harsh weather, hard work, and tough choices as they build a home from nothing. A vivid, character-driven portrait of pioneers who stake a claim on a vast, unforgiving landscape. The book follows Billy and Maggie Clovelly as they choose a site, dig a well, and settle their homestead while learning to read the land, manage scarce resources, and rely on each other. With a focus on daily work, neighborly tensions, and moments of quiet resilience, it offers a grounded look at frontier life and the cost of creating a home.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this exploration of frontier history, the author recounts the hardships of homesteading, through the interwoven experiences of Billy Clovelly and his wife Maggie. The work positions the couple within the broader context of the westward expansion, highlighting the lives of early settlers in the harsh but beautiful wilderness of Saskatchewan. The author delves thematically into the challenges of the unforgiving landscape, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of community in the face of adversity. Through meticulous research and vivid prose, this book illuminates the untold stories of those who shaped the untamed lands of the Canadian prairies, ultimately emphasizing the courage of those who endured and the lasting impact of their sacrifices on the nation's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243382668_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243382668
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243382668
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)