Lost In The Backwoods: A Tale Of The Canadian Forest - Couverture souple

Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9376802608 ISBN 13 : 9789376802609

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2025

Synopsis

Lost in the backwoods: A tale of the Canadian forest explores youthful adventure set against the demanding beauty of the Canadian wilderness. The story presents a settlement carved from an untamed landscape, where daily life is shaped by nature's unpredictability and quiet strength. As ordinary routines give way to exploration, curiosity draws young figures deeper into the forest, transforming a simple outing into a test of endurance and judgment. The narrative emphasizes self reliance, adaptability, and the bond formed through shared hardship. Nature is portrayed not only as a physical challenge but as a force that teaches patience, humility, and respect. Through moments of fear, discovery, and perseverance, the story reflects the contrast between human intention and natural power. Emotional growth emerges as innocence meets consequence, highlighting the importance of cooperation and trust. The journey through the forest becomes a passage toward maturity, where survival depends on awareness, resilience, and a renewed understanding of home and safety.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Catharine Parr Strickland Traill was an English Canadian author and naturalist whose writing closely examined everyday life, nature, and settlement in Canada, particularly in the region now known as Ontario. She was born on 9 January 1802 in Southwark, London, to parents Thomas Strickland and Elizabeth Homer Strickland, and was the sister of Susanna Moodie. After relocating to Canada, her work became deeply connected to the realities of living in an emerging settlement, where unfamiliar landscapes, limited resources, and constant adaptation shaped daily experience. Her observations combined careful attention to the natural environment with practical insight into domestic life, reflecting themes of resilience, learning, and coexistence with nature. As a naturalist, she showed a strong interest in plants, wildlife, and seasonal change, often blending scientific curiosity with personal reflection. Through fiction and nonfiction, she presented Canada as both challenging and instructive, emphasizing perseverance, self reliance, and respect for the land. She died on 29 August 1899 in Selwyn, Canada, leaving a body of work rooted in nature, settlement life, and quiet endurance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9376802608
• ISBN 13: 9789376802609
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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