In The Forest: A Tale - Couverture souple

Traill, Catharine Parr

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9376807413 ISBN 13 : 9789376807413

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2026

Synopsis

In the forest pictures of life and scenery in the woods of Canada: A tale explores the vibrant and intricate life within the Canadian wilderness through the perspective of a young girl discovering her environment and forming bonds with the creatures around her. The narrative emphasizes curiosity, observation, and the wonder of nature, highlighting interactions between humans and wildlife while revealing the rhythms and patterns of forest life. Detailed descriptions of plants, animals, and seasonal transformations are blended with reflections on local communities and indigenous culture, offering insights into living harmoniously with the land. The story balances imaginative adventure with educational exploration, encouraging attentiveness, empathy, and respect for the natural world. Themes of discovery, personal growth, interconnectedness, and the beauty of untamed landscapes permeate the text, creating a rich portrayal of forest life. The work celebrates both the magic and the practical lessons embedded in nature, fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility in young readers as they engage with the world around them.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Catharine Parr 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: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9376807413
• ISBN 13: 9789376807413
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 106
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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