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100 1 _aNowlin, William,
_d1821-1884
245 1 4 _aThe Bark Covered House :
_bOr, Back In the Woods Again; Being a Graphic and Thrilling Description of Real Pioneer Life in the Wilderness of Michigan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508 _aProduced by Papeters, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Bark Covered House" by William Nowlin is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century that chronicles the challenges and experiences of pioneer life in the wilderness of Michigan. The narrative primarily follows the author’s parents, John and Melinda Nowlin, as they embark on a journey to settle in Michigan, detailing their hopes, struggles, and the realities of life in a new and untamed land. The opening of the book introduces us to the central theme of the Nowlin family's relocation to Michigan, driven by the father's desire for better opportunities in a fertile land. Initially, the mother is reluctant to leave her home in New York, fearing the dangers of the wilderness. However, despite her concerns and the family's struggles, they embark on the journey filled with a mixture of trepidation and hope. The narrative captures the difficulties they face during their travels, including treacherous weather at sea and emotional farewells to friends and family. The author paints a vivid picture of their early experiences in Michigan, laying the groundwork for their story of adaptation and resilience amidst the challenges of pioneer life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Michigan -- Dearborn
653 _aDearborn (Mich.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9949
999 _c51570
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