Country Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago Personal recollections and reminiscences of a sexagenarian

"Country Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago" by Canniff Haight is a nostalgic journey back to rural Canada in the 1800s. Through the author's childhood memories, the book paints a picture of pioneer life, showing how the initial settlers cleared the land for farming and slowly progress from there. The story gives a first hand view of the challenges and celebrations of living in a close-knit community, where gathering maple syrup, building barns, and winter parties were a big part of life. The tone is both affectionate and observant, capturing the spirit of a time marked by hard work, strong family bonds, and the simple pleasures of rural living.