02199cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000490011624500620016526400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350800690044452011890051353400450170265300410174765300370178885600430182599900170186838858UtSlPG20260610133905.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aRitchie, J. Ewingq(James Ewing),d1820-189810aPictures of Canadian Life: A Record of Actual Experiences 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-02-13  aTranscribed from the 1886 T. Fisher Unwin edition by David Price  a"Pictures of Canadian Life: A Record of Actual Experiences" by J. Ewing Ritchie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book documents the author's observations and experiences of life in Canada during a period of significant emigration from England. Through a series of detailed accounts, Ritchie presents a nuanced view of the Canadian landscape, the social dynamics, and the challenges faced by newcomers settling in this vast territory.  The opening of the work introduces the author’s intention to dispel common misconceptions about Canada. Ritchie shares anecdotes from a lunch conversation with a Toronto alderman, highlighting the disparity between the reality of Canadian life and the misguided perceptions held by some in England. He emphasizes the hard work required to thrive in Canada and the opportunities it presents for those willing to endure its challenges. The text melds personal narrative with broader commentary on the Canadian experience, setting a tone of both exploration and cultural reflection that promises a deeper understanding of the complexities of Canadian society during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada -- Emigration and immigration  aCanada -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38858  c79697d79697