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The Settlers in Canada

By Frederick Marryat

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Seeking fortune and adventure, an English family braves the wilds of 1790s Canada, facing dangers from wild animals and the native inhabitants.

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2007-09-03
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Summary

"The Settlers in Canada" by Frederick Marryat is a story set in the late 1700s, chronicling the Campbell family's move from England to Canada in search of a more promising future. After inheriting a large estate and unexpectedly becoming guardians to two nieces, Mr. Campbell, a successful surgeon, faces the risk of losing his newfound wealth due to legal complications, and seeks adventure and opportunity in a new land. The family decides to leave England and face the challenges of settling in Canada, including the dangers of the wilderness and encounters with native people. The narrative paints a portrait of their emotional journey as they prepare to face the unknown and navigate the perils of a newly settled frontier.

About the Author

Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.

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