TY - BOOK AU - Kingston,William Henry Giles TI - The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada AV - PZ PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction KW - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Natural history -- Juvenile fiction KW - Canada -- Juvenile fiction KW - Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2007-05-15; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the Ashton family, who, after losing their inherited wealth in a law case, decide to emigrate to Canada in search of a new life. As they settle into their new home in a humble log house by a lake, the family faces various adventures and challenges, particularly as they adapt to the rigors of backwoods living and the changing seasons. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Philip Ashton, who returns home to deliver distressing news to his family: they have lost their wealth due to a court ruling. Despite the somber news, the Ashton children respond with optimism, volunteering to work and suggesting a move to Canada for a fresh start. Their journey to Canada begins shortly after, highlighting their resilience and determination to embrace their new life. As they arrive in Quebec and embark on a journey through the wilderness, the family members display camaraderie and adaptability, setting the stage for their life in the log house. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21467 ER -