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100 1 _aMcDougall, John,
_d1842-1917
245 1 0 _aForest, Lake and Prairie :
_bTwenty Years of Frontier Life in Western Canada—1842-62
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-03-23
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Forest, Lake and Prairie" by John McDougall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the author's experiences as a pioneer in Western Canada during the 19th century, particularly focusing on his childhood and the challenges faced by his family as they settled in the frontier regions. It reflects on the interactions with Indigenous peoples, the natural environment, and the evolving society of the time. The opening of the book introduces McDougall's origins as a child of pioneers living near Owen Sound in Ontario. He paints a vivid picture of his early life surrounded by nature, learning from Indigenous peoples, and experiencing both joy and tragedy, including the loss of siblings. As he recounts memories of his early adventures, relationships with family, and encounters with local Indigenous tribes, readers gain insight into the harsh realities and charming moments of frontier life in the mid-19th century. The foundation of McDougall's narrative is built on his formative years, which set the stage for a deeper exploration of his life in missionary work and encounters with various communities that shaped his identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Canadian
653 _aMcDougall, John, 1842-1917
700 1 _aLaughlin, J. E.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61658
999 _c102482
_d102482