Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba
by Mary Georgiana Caroline Hall
'Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba' Summary
In 'Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba,' Mary Georgiana Caroline Hall, an English lady accustomed to a life of comfort, chronicles her experiences during a two-month visit to her brother's farm in Manitoba, Canada, in 1882. The book is comprised of her letters home, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of settling the Canadian West. As she adjusts to the harsh realities of frontier life, Hall sheds her 'lady's ways' and participates in various farm tasks, from making hay to painting the barn roof. Her letters detail her observations about the landscape, the people, and the realities of pioneering life, providing a fascinating window into a bygone era.Book Details
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