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100	1		_aCowherd, Thomas, _d1817-1907
245	1	4	_aThe Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse : _bTogether with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508			_aProduced by Michelle Shephard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse" by Thomas Cowherd is a collection of narrative poems written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the life experiences of William, a humble mechanic who emigrates from England to Canada, exploring themes such as hard work, domestic bliss, trials, and the quest for a better life. Through William's journey, Cowherd delves into the struggles and triumphs of the working class, highlighting the significance of faith and community. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to William’s early life in Kendal, England, marked by family tragedies, including the loss of his mother and siblings. The poem outlines the formative influences on William, from his father’s enduring faith to the idyllic settings of his youth, which fostered his poetic aspirations. The opening also reflects on his eagerness to learn a trade, his aspirations for a better future, and his eventual decision to emigrate to Canada in search of opportunities. Cowherd’s verse captures the emotional weight of leaving one’s homeland and the hope and uncertainty of beginning anew in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7122
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