02078cam a22003013u 4500 15245 UtSlPG 20260610133346.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Strickland, Samuel, 1804-1867 Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West : The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-03 E.D. (Tedd) Brien "Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West" by Samuel Strickland is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative details the experiences of the author as an early settler in Canada, exploring the challenges and triumphs of colonization, including farming, social dynamics, and the natural landscape of Canada West. This work likely appeals to readers interested in colonization, early Canadian history, and first-hand narratives of the settler experience. The opening of the book sets the stage for Strickland's adventures, starting with his journey from England to Canada in search of a new life. He vividly describes his voyage across the Atlantic, highlighting the challenges of sea life, encounters with icebergs, and his arrival at Quebec. The importance of colonial life is emphasized, as Strickland reflects on the gradual transition from a pioneer lifestyle to establishing a comfortable home and farm. The preface establishes his motivations for writing the narrative to benefit future emigrants, sharing lessons learned from experiencing the trials of early settlement firsthand. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ontario -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15245 56633 56633