Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 Beavan, F. (Frederick), Mrs. 1818 1897 Shaw, Emily Elizabeth Beavan, E. (Emily) Beavan, Emily Sketches and Tales Illustrative of Life in the Backwoods of New Brunswick Gleaned from Actual Observation and Experience During a Residence of Seven Years in That Interesting Colony Produced by Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, with thanks to www.canadiana.org, "Sketches and Tales Illustrative of Life in the Backwoods of New Brunswick" by Mrs. F. Beavan is a collection of narrative sketches written during the mid-19th century. This work provides a vivid portrayal of life and customs in New Brunswick, exploring the experiences of settlers through personal observations and stories gleaned from seven years of residence in the region. The themes revolve around the social dynamics, moral fabric, and agricultural challenges faced by these early inhabitants, as well as the interactions between various cultural groups within the territory. The opening of the text introduces readers to the rich tapestry of life in New Brunswick, highlighting the contrasts between the original settlers, such as the French Acadians, and the various immigrant groups that followed. The author paints a picture of daily life through descriptions of nature, community activities, and the environment, such as spring freshets and the importance of sugar-making. As she describes her own surroundings—like the landscape around Long Creek—Mrs. Beavan captures the essence of backwoods living, offering insights into the settlers’ relationships with one another, their labor conditions, and their attempts to cultivate the challenging land. The narrative is woven with observational humor and social commentary, emphasizing the unique characteristics of the New Brunswickers and inviting readers to step into the life of a vibrant yet demanding colonial lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Beavan, F. (Frederick), Mrs., 1818-1897 -- Homes and haunts -- New Brunswick Country life -- New Brunswick -- History -- 19th century New Brunswick -- Social life and customs F1001 Text Category: Short Stories Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 275604 2025-07-05T15:42:42.386456 text/html 250862 2024-10-28T19:47:45 text/html 205992 2025-07-05T15:42:49.670455 application/epub+zip 209507 2025-07-05T15:42:45.941489 application/epub+zip 167441 2025-07-05T15:42:44.690446 application/epub+zip 475337 2025-07-05T15:42:52.332469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479135 2025-07-05T15:42:48.849474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239412 2022-09-06T22:01:17.519798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252315 2023-10-06T06:20:51.716472 text/plain 232398 2024-10-28T19:47:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16874 2025-07-05T15:42:52.453429 application/rdf+xml 25535 2025-07-05T15:42:45.187481 image/jpeg 4521 2025-07-05T15:42:44.937443 image/jpeg 204564 2025-07-05T15:42:42.408490 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia