In the Forest; Or, Pictures of Life and Scenery in the Woods of Canada: A Tale

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Author Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland, 1802-1899
Title In the Forest; Or, Pictures of Life and Scenery in the Woods of Canada: A Tale
Note See also PG #6479 , Lady Mary and Her Nurse, which is essentially identical to this text
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John R. Bilderback, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
Summary "In the Forest; Or, Pictures of Life and Scenery in the Woods of Canada: A Tale" by Mrs. Traill is a children's fiction book written in the late 19th century. The narrative, rich with descriptions of forest life, explores the experiences of young Lady Mary, the Governor's daughter, as she engages with her environment and her pet flying squirrel, as well as learning about Canadian wildlife and indigenous culture through her conversations with her nurse, Mrs. Frazer. The opening of the tale introduces Lady Mary and her curiosity about nature, specifically focusing on her new pet, a flying squirrel. As she interacts with her nurse, they discuss various aspects of the animal's life, including its diet and the dangers in the wild, such as wolves and other predators. The text sets a whimsical tone, blending factual wildlife information with imaginative storytelling, allowing young readers to be enchanted by the beauty of the Canadian woods while learning about the creatures that inhabit them. The chapter hints at adventures to come, as Lady Mary prepares to learn more about her surroundings and her animal companion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Nature stories
Subject Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Canada -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Ontario -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rivers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indian embroidery -- North America -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 8607
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 10, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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