02259cam a22003253u 4500 15307 UtSlPG 20260610133347.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Sellar, Gordon The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825 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 2005-03-09 Produced by Wallace McLean, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825" by Gordon Sellar is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the life of Gordon Sellar, focusing on his childhood in Glasgow and the hardships faced after his mother's death, which ultimately leads him to emigrate to Canada in search of a better life. The story emphasizes themes of resilience, community, and the pursuit of a new beginning in a foreign land. The opening of the narrative introduces Gordon's early memories of his mother and father, setting a poignant tone as he recalls the heart-wrenching loss of his mother to fever. Following her death, the young Gordon decides to embark on a journey to the parish where his mother was born, carrying only a handful of provisions wrapped in a silk handkerchief. The narrative captures his determination and vulnerability as he navigates through the hardships of poverty and loss, illustrating his encounters with various characters who shape his understanding of kindness and survival. Gordon's journey highlights the struggles faced by many immigrants as they seek hope and new beginnings in unfamiliar territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Ontario Sellar, Gordon Sellar, Robert, 1841-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15307 56695 56695