"The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse" by Thomas Cowherd is a collection of late 19th-century narrative poems following William, a working-class mechanic who leaves England for Canada in search of a more prosperous life. Through William's experiences, the poems explore themes of hard work, family happiness, religious belief, and the challenges faced by those seeking a better future. The story begins with William's life in England, describing his early family tragedies and the influences that shaped him, including his father's strong faith and the beauty of his home. The poetry highlights William's aspirations to learn a trade and his ultimate decision to emigrate to Canada, capturing both the emotional pain of leaving home and the hope for fresh chances in a new country.
The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects
By Thomas Cowherd
Amidst sorrow and hope, a mechanic journeys from England to Canada, illustrating the everyday struggles and eventual calm of chasing dreams in a different land.
Summary
About the AuthorThomas C. Cowherd was a British-born tinsmith and poet, and father to 16 children in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, including James H. Cowherd, the second earliest manufacturer of telephones to Alexander Graham Bell.
Thomas C. Cowherd was a British-born tinsmith and poet, and father to 16 children in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, including James H. Cowherd, the second earliest manufacturer of telephones to Alexander Graham Bell.
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