<p>Despite abundant hardships, pioneer life in Upper Canada was romantic and colourful, and Mr. Guillet brings vividly to life the early settlers and their experiences.
Pioneer Days in Upper Canada
β Scribed by Edwin Guillet
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Year
- 1963
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 272
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Despite abundant hardships, pioneer life in Upper Canada was romantic and colourful, and Mr. Guillet brings vividly to life the early settlers and their experiences.
β¦ Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter I. The Pioneer Home
Chapter II. Foods And Cooking
Chapter III. The "Hungry Year"
Chapter IV. Grinding Grain Into Flour
Chapter V. Lumbering
Chapter VI. Maple Sugar Making
Chapter VII. Fishing
Chapter VIII. Pioneer Co-Operationβ"Bees"
Chapter IX. Amusement And Social Life In The Rural Districts
Chapter X. Amusement And Social Life In The Towns
Chapter XI. Pioneer SportsβCurling
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