The Backwoods of Canada Author:Catherine Parr Traill In the 19th century, "The Backwoods of Canada" was valuable as practical information for future immigrants; today, its detailed description of the land,the Indians and the lives of the pioneers to whom modern Canadians are so deeply indebted,recaptures the whole atmosphere of a bygone era. — This is an account of the first 21/2 years of her life ... more »in the bush country near Peterborough, Ontario, in the mid-1800's« less