Our Little Canadian Cousin

Our Little Canadian Cousin

by Elizabeth Roberts MacDonald

This book offers a glimpse into Canadian home life in the late 19th century through the eyes of a young girl named Elsie. The story unfolds in a small Canadian town, where Elsie and her family enjoy the pleasures of both indoor and outdoor activities. The narrative highlights the importance of family, community, and the beauty of the natural world, providing a charming portrait of a bygone era. Readers are introduced to the joys of sleighing, skating, snowshoeing, hunting, canoeing, and camping, experiences that reflect the unique characteristics of life in a vast and uncrowded country.

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