"Lady Merton, Colonist" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a story set in the early 1900s that tells about Lady Merton, a widow who journeys to Canada with her brother, Philip. As they travel by train, the story highlights Lady Merton's strong connection to the beautiful Canadian scenery and her hopes for a new and exciting life. Lady Merton is shown as someone who is deeply moved by her environment and the promise it holds, while her brother Philip has a more negative outlook. The relationship between the siblings shows both affection and different ways of thinking. The story explores the ideas of settling new lands, personal dreams, and Canada's natural beauty. The chapter concludes with Lady Merton's mix of happiness and longing as she seeks deeper connections in this stunning new world.
Lady Merton, Colonist
By Humphry Ward
A widowed woman travels to Canada with her brother, encountering beauty and opportunities but yearning for something more in the vast wilderness.
Summary
About the AuthorMary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward. She worked to improve education for the poor setting up a Settlement in London and in 1908 she became the founding President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League.
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