ISBN: 9781331767718 - pearls and pebbles: or, notes of an old naturalist (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book presents a remarkable journey through the life and times of Catharine Parr Traill, an accomplished writer, naturalist, and pioneer of the mid-1800s. Born into a literary family in England, Traill emigrated to Canada with her husband in 1832, where she embarked on a pioneering life in the wilderness. Drawing on Traill's own writings, including her travelogues, sketches, and novels, this book delves into her experiences as one of the first female settlers in the Canadian backwoods. Through her eyes, we witness the hardships, joys, and profound observations of everyday life amidst the grandeur of the North American landscape. Traill's keen eye for detail and her deep appreciation for the natural world shine throughout her work, offering valuable insights into the social and environmental history of her time. Her writings explore themes of immigration, cultural adaptation, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, making her a significant figure in Canadian literature and an inspiration to generations of aspiring naturalists and writers. 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.…