Shanty, Forest, And River Life In The Backwoods Of Canada (1884)

Shanty, Forest, and River Life in the Backwoods of Canada is a book written by Joshua Fraser and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in the backwoods of Canada during the mid-19th century. Fraser was a Scottish immigrant who settled in Canada and worked as a lumberjack, trapper, and farmer.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different aspect of life in the backwoods. The first chapter describes Fraser's journey to Canada and his first experiences in the wilderness. He goes on to describe the construction of shanties (temporary shelters) and the daily life of the lumberjacks who lived in them.Fraser also writes about his experiences trapping beavers and other animals, as well as his encounters with bears and other wildlife. He describes the challenges of navigating the rivers and forests, and the dangers of getting lost or injured in the wilderness.Throughout the book, Fraser provides a vivid and detailed account of life in the backwoods, including the food, clothing, and tools used by the settlers. He also discusses the social and cultural aspects of life in the backwoods, including the relationships between settlers and the indigenous peoples of Canada.Overall, Shanty, Forest, and River Life in the Backwoods of Canada provides a valuable historical perspective on life in Canada during the 19th century, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Canadian history or wilderness survival.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.