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100	1		_aRitchie, J. Ewing _q(James Ewing), _d1820-1898
245	1	0	_aPictures of Canadian Life: A Record of Actual Experiences
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-02-13
508			_aTranscribed from the 1886 T. Fisher Unwin edition by David Price
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCanada -- Emigration and immigration
653			_aCanada -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38858
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