{"product_id":"roughing-it-in-the-bush-or-life-in-canada-paperback-9781108033626","title":"Roughing it in the Bush; Or, Life in Canada (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108033626","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRoughing it in the Bush\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOr, Life in Canada\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA key work of Canadian literature, this unsentimental account of immigrant life remains a major influence on the country's writers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSusanna Moodie (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108033626, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 November 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 1.7 x 14 cm, 0.39 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1852, and in its third edition by 1854, this description of pioneer immigrant life in Canada by Susanna Moodie (1803–85) is unsentimental and frank. In contrast to similar works, which often seem to be advertisements aimed at potential immigrants, Moodie's book emphasises not only the triumphs but also the tribulations as she and her family begin their new lives. Initially criticised in Canada for painting an unflattering picture of the country, it was later recognised as a key work of early Canadian literature, and has influenced writers up to the present day. In Volume 2 the family continue their efforts as farmers, moving to a second property in the hope of better prospects. However, neither husband (a former soldier) nor wife were well equipped for their lives as pioneer immigrants, and they finally leave for the town of Bellville when Dunbar Moodie obtains a government post.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. A journey to the woods\u003cbr\u003e 2. The wilderness and our Indian friends\u003cbr\u003e 3. Burning the fallow\u003cbr\u003e 4. Our logging-bee\u003cbr\u003e 5. A trip to Stony Lake\u003cbr\u003e 6. The 'ould dhragoon'\u003cbr\u003e 7. Disappointed hopes\u003cbr\u003e 8. The little stumpy man\u003cbr\u003e 9. The fire\u003cbr\u003e 10. The outbreak\u003cbr\u003e 11. The whirlwood\u003cbr\u003e 12. The walk to Dummer\u003cbr\u003e 13. A change in our prospects\u003cbr\u003e 14. The magic spell.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266036650264,"sku":"9781108033626","price":26.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108033626i.jpg?v=1694873752","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/roughing-it-in-the-bush-or-life-in-canada-paperback-9781108033626","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}