The Female Emigrant's Guide and Hints on Canadian Housekeeping

by Catharine Parr Traill

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Genres: Nonfiction

76 pages, Paperback

Published September 9, 2021

About the author

Catharine Parr Strickland Traill was an English-Canadian author and naturalist who wrote about life as a settler in Canada.

Reviews

[Sheri Hathaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a great source of information on pioneer life in Canada. The added comments by the editors help explain methods or equipment or the meaning of outdated words Catherine uses. I highly recommend it for any history writer. It's a very thick book. Since I borrowed it from the library, I ran out of time and had to return it because someone else had placed a hold on it. I'll take it out some other time for another look.

[Delia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was loaned this book, but as a direct descendant of Sam Strickland (Catherine Parr Traill's brother) and a secondary school Home Ec teacher, I think I will have to buy my own copy. This isn't a gripping read, but there is great information about food in the early days of Canada. As a history buff & one who loves to "put food by", I completely enjoyed this.

[Lyndsay-Marie Talon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really interesting female perspective on European settlers living in Canada- complete with recipes and background explanations.

[Catharine Lyons-King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly fascinating glimpse into what 19th-century emigrants to Canada might expect. Including some gardening tips that may well be relevant today.

[Bethany Waite · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting to read all the tips and tricks suggested by a pioneer women to help the other women coming to Canada and trying to find the way for their families.