Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the last Fifty Years: An Autobiography
"Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the Last Fifty Years: An Autobiography" by Samuel Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's life experiences as a pioneer in Canada, detailing his journey from England to the Canadian wilderness and the trials and tribulations he faced during this transformative period. The narrative provides insights into early Canadian history, especially the settlement and development of the
land and communities. The opening of the autobiography introduces Samuel Thompson's family background, detailing his origins in London and the lives of his parents. He recounts his early experiences, including forced apprenticeship in printing, and sets the stage for his emigration to Canada with his brothers, driven by a desire for opportunity in a new land. Through rich descriptions of his family heritage, societal influences, and the motivations behind his journey, the beginning of the memoir paints a vivid picture of the author's early life, foreshadowing the adventures and challenges that await him in Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thompson, Samuel, 1810-1886 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reminiscences of a Canadian Pioneer for the last Fifty Years: An Autobiography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by K Nordquist, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net ( This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Ontario |
| Subject | Toronto (Ont.) -- History |
| Subject | Thompson, Samuel, 1810-1886 |
| Subject | Toronto (Ont.) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35586 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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