Across the Prairie in a Motor Caravan A 3,000 Mile Tour by Two Englishwomen on Behalf of Religious Education

A determined pair of English women set out to explore the vast Canadian prairie, hoping to understand the spiritual and practical needs of its scattered settlements. Their journey, undertaken in a sturdy motor caravan, takes them from modest town schools to remote farmsteads, where they meet hardy farmers, teachers, and families carving out a life on the open plain. Along the way they record the rhythms of daily labour, the challenges of weather and isolation, and the hopeful optimism that sustains the frontier community.

Interwoven with vivid sketches and a helpful map, the narrative offers listeners a window into early twentieth‑century prairie life, from bustling railway towns to quiet Sunday schools under makeshift roofs. The authors blend personal observations with thoughtful commentary on the role of religious education in shaping a growing nation, presenting a compelling portrait of perseverance, community, and the landscape that frames it.