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Susanna Moodie

    6 décembre 1803 – 8 avril 1885

    Susanna Moodie était une auteure née en Angleterre, reconnue pour ses récits littéraires des expériences des colons au Canada. Ses écrits ont plongé dans les dures réalités de la vie à la frontière, capturant le mélange de défis, d'isolement et de résilience qui ont façonné les premières communautés coloniales. Par ses observations perspicaces et sa prose vivante, Moodie a offert aux lecteurs une fenêtre unique sur les années formatrices de l'histoire canadienne, explorant les thèmes de l'adaptation, des rencontres culturelles et de la nature changeante de l'identité dans un nouveau pays. Ses récits demeurent un témoignage précieux de l'esprit durable de ceux qui ont forgé une vie dans la nature sauvage.

    Canada from the Wild Side
    George Leatrim; Or, the Mother's Test
    Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers
    Life in the Backwoods; A Sequel To Roughing It In The Bush
    Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush
    Roughing it in the bush, or, Life in Canada
    • 2024

      Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush

      in large print

      • 480pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making historical texts accessible, this edition aims to preserve the original content while ensuring it is easier to read.

      Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush
    • 2024

      Life in the Backwoods; A Sequel To Roughing It In The Bush

      in large print

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This book features a reproduction of a historical work, specifically designed in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house known for its commitment to accessibility in literature, it aims to preserve important texts while ensuring they are more approachable for all readers.

      Life in the Backwoods; A Sequel To Roughing It In The Bush
    • 2024

      Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Set in the Victorian era, this historical family saga explores sibling rivalry, moral dilemmas, and the quest for revenge and redemption. The narrative delves into the psychological depth of its characters, revealing the intricacies of societal norms and familial dynamics. As the Hurdlestone brothers confront their ambitions and personal struggles, themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations emerge, offering a poignant reflection on human nature and the consequences of choices made within the constraints of class and wealth.

      Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers
    • 2023

      This work is a reproduction of a historical text, presented in large print format to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house known for its commitment to making historical literature more readable, it aims to preserve the original content while catering to the needs of readers who benefit from larger text.

      George Leatrim; Or, the Mother's Test
    • 2021

      Canada from the Wild Side

      Life as a Canadian Settler

      In "Canada From the Wild Side," Susanna Moodie shares her experiences as an English settler in 1832 Canada, revealing the beauty of nature and the challenges of frontier life. Through detailed sketches, she invites readers to explore themes of hard work, friendships, and the journey of adaptation in a new land.

      Canada from the Wild Side
    • 1993
    • 1987
      3,4(1251)Évaluer

      Roughing It in The Bush chronicles Susanna Moodie’s harsh and often humorous experiences homesteading in the woods of Upper Canada. A frank and fascinating account of how one woman coped, not only with a new world, but with a new self, this unabridged text continues to justify the international sensation it caused when it was first published in 1852.

      Roughing it in the bush, or, Life in Canada