TY - BOOK AU - Walshe,Elizabeth H. TI - Cedar Creek: From the Shanty to the Settlement. A Tale of Canadian Life AV - PZ PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Canada -- Juvenile fiction KW - Frontier and pioneer life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction KW - Irish -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2010-01-26; Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Cedar Creek: From the Shanty to the Settlement. A Tale of Canadian Life" by Walshe is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Wynn, a young man from an impoverished Irish family, who emigrates to Canada seeking opportunity and a fresh start. The narrative is expected to explore themes of emigration, the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land, and the flourishing of life in the Canadian wilderness. The opening of the novel introduces Robert Wynn, who is filled with hope as he arrives in London with the intention of securing a position in the Civil Service. He reflects on his noble Irish heritage, now in decline, and considers the burden this legacy has placed on his family. After a disappointing encounter regarding his potential employment, he becomes increasingly tempted by the notion of emigration to Canada and the possibility of a more liberating life. A chance meeting with Hiram Holt, a passionate Canadian settler, sparks Robert's interest and sets in motion his eventual decision to leave his home for a chance at a new life among the vast Canadian landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31091 ER -