A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840

Type

Book

Authors

Barbara Greenwood

ISBN 10

0395715407

ISBN 13

9780395715406

Tags

Canada, 1800s, Family Life, Short Story Collections, General

Description

In an unusual blend of fiction and nonfiction, A Pioneer Sampler chronicles one year in the lives of the imaginary Robinson family. The stories illuminate not only pioneer farm life, but situations-dealing with the school bully, competition between siblings-that occur in any era. Illustrated historical notes enlarge on the social history and describe activities related to the stories, from operating a grist mill and arranging a country store to spinning wool and making butter. Barbara Greenwood and Heather Collins cover an enormous range of subjects, for a complete and involving look at a historical period and a way of life. - from Amzon

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