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Title: The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the Ashton family, who, after losing their inherited wealth in a law case, decide to emigrate to Canada in search of a new life. As they settle into their new home in a humble log house by a lake, the family faces various adventures and challenges, particularly as they adapt to the rigors of backwoods living and the changing seasons. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Philip Ashton, who returns home to deliver distressing news to his family: they have lost their wealth due to a court ruling. Despite the somber news, the Ashton children respond with optimism, volunteering to work and suggesting a move to Canada for a fresh start. Their journey to Canada begins shortly after, highlighting their resilience and determination to embrace their new life. As they arrive in Quebec and embark on a journey through the wilderness, the family members display camaraderie and adaptability, setting the stage for their life in the log house. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21467
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Log House by the Lake: A Tale of Canada" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the Ashton family, who, after losing their inherited wealth in a law case, decide to emigrate to Canada in search of a new life. As they settle into their new home in a humble log house by a lake, the family faces various adventures and challenges, particularly as they adapt to the rigors of backwoods living and the changing seasons. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Philip Ashton, who returns home to deliver distressing news to his family: they have lost their wealth due to a court ruling. Despite the somber news, the Ashton children respond with optimism, volunteering to work and suggesting a move to Canada for a fresh start. Their journey to Canada begins shortly after, highlighting their resilience and determination to embrace their new life. As they arrive in Quebec and embark on a journey through the wilderness, the family members display camaraderie and adaptability, setting the stage for their life in the log house. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21467
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.