Pioneer Life among the Loyalists in Upper Canada by Walter Stevens Herrington
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"Pioneer Life among the Loyalists in Upper Canada" by Walter Stevens Herrington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences and daily life of the early settlers, particularly those known as Loyalists, who moved to Upper Canada after the American Revolutionary War. It aims to offer insights into the struggles, customs, and development of their communities as they established homes in a largely wilderness territory.
The narrative unfolds through various chapters that detail the progression of the Loyalists from their arrival to their adaptation to frontier life. Herrington describes the initial process of settlement, including the building of log cabins, clearing lands, and forming communities. He also touches on the administrative structure of the emerging settlements, early court systems, education, and the roles of local figures such as teachers and doctors. Through a combination of historical records and personal anecdotes, the author vividly portrays the challenges faced by these pioneers, their resourcefulness, and the strong sense of community that helped them endure and thrive in their new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Herrington, Walter Stevens, 1860-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pioneer Life among the Loyalists in Upper Canada |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Ontario |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45662 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45662-1 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 681 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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