Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc.

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Carols of Canada, Etc., Etc.

by E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

EN·~2 hours·85 chapters

Chapters

85 total

Carols of Canada etc., etc. BY MRS. MACLEOD

0:43

PREFACE.

2:21

CANADA.

2:07

SIEUR DE MAISONNEUVE, OR THE FOUNDING OF MONTREAL.

2:08

THE HUNTSMAN.

1:36

CAPE LE FORCE.

4:37

SISTER ST. THOMAS.

5:36

THE MESSAGE.

0:38

HIS OFFERING.

0:34

LOUISBURG—1745.

2:12

Description

In this heartfelt collection of verse, the author weaves together a series of carols that celebrate the sweeping beauty and boundless promise of a northern land. From snow‑capped mountains and endless prairies to the gentle whisper of pine‑filled lakeshores, each stanza paints a vivid portrait of a nation still finding its voice. The poems pulse with a sincere reverence, inviting listeners to hear the land’s own hymn.

The introductory note reveals an immigrant’s perspective, balancing nostalgic love for a distant homeland with a keen eye on the social challenges of the new country. While praising Canada’s generosity and potential, the writer also critiques lingering inequities, urging a future built on fairness, faith, and shared humanity. Listeners will be drawn into a hopeful vision of a Canada where freedom and brotherhood echo across its vast, unspoiled terrain.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (160K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Mar 2, 2017

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

E. S. (Elizabeth Susan) MacLeod

1842–1939

A Scottish-born Canadian poet, she became known as the "Island Poetess" for her close ties to Prince Edward Island and her warmly patriotic verse. Her work celebrates place, memory, and the everyday beauty of life in Canada.

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