Early Voices
Portraits of Canada by Women Writers, 1639-1914
Elizabeth Jane Errington author Mary Alice Downie author Barbara Robertson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Dundurn Group Ltd
Published:16th Dec '10
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This selection of writings by 29 women, known and unknown, professional and amateur, presents a unique portrait of Canada through time and space, from the 17th to the early 20th century, from the Maritimes to British Columbia and the Far North. There is a range of voices from high-born wives of governors general, to an Icelandic immigrant and a fisherman’s wife in Labrador. A Loyalist wife and mother describes the first hard weather in New Brunswick, a seasick nun tells of a dangerous voyage out from France, a famous children’s writer writes home about the fun of canoeing, and a German general’s wife describes habitant customs. All demonstrate how women’s experiences not only shared, but helped shape this new country.
During the holidays, theres nothing better than settling down with a good read and a hot cocoa, or something stronger, while the snow falls softly outside. Such a treat calls for a special book, and Early Voices: Portraits of Canada by Women Writers, 1638-1914 is just the ticket.
* Telegraph-Journal *The writings are often short but poignant, especially those which deal with the tough conditions in pioneer times.
* The Kingston Whig Standard *Some of the women writers were wealthy. Some were poor. Some wrote professional. Others kept journals. Together, they richly portray Canadas geography and early culture.
* Road Stories *a splendid selection of the observations and experiences of twenty-nine women.
* OHS Bulletin *Early Voices is replete with intellectually provocative commentary on womens experience of life in Canada.
* Ontario History magaziISBN: 9781554887699
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
Weight: unknown
320 pages