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2004-10-01
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Hall, M. G. C. (Mary Georgina Caroline)
Hall, Cecil, Mrs.
A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba
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"A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba" by Mrs. Cecil Hall is a historical account reflecting daily life and experiences of a woman and her family during the late 19th century. The book presents a personal narrative through letters written home, chronicling the journey and challenges faced by the author and her companions as emigrants trying to establish a farm in Manitoba, Canada, amidst the backdrop of harsh landscapes and inclement weather. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the author’s adventurous spirit as she embarks on a transatlantic journey filled with uncertainty and anticipation. Starting with a description of the challenging voyage, the narrative swiftly moves through the excitement upon arrival in New York City, notably detailing her feelings of both wonder and disappointment regarding the bustling city. With humorous observations and candid reflections, Mrs. Hall introduces her family and fellow travelers, describing the camaraderie they share amidst discomforts and mishaps. As she expresses a blend of eagerness and apprehension for their farm life ahead, themes of resilience, adaptation, and the transformation from genteel life in England to hard labor on a Canadian prairie begin to emerge, painting a vivid picture of settler life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Manitoba -- Description and travel
Frontier and pioneer life -- Manitoba
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Category: Biographies
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Parenthood & Family Relations
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