
Carols of Canada etc., etc. BY MRS. MACLEOD
PREFACE.
CANADA.
SIEUR DE MAISONNEUVE, OR THE FOUNDING OF MONTREAL.
THE HUNTSMAN.
CAPE LE FORCE.
SISTER ST. THOMAS.
THE MESSAGE.
HIS OFFERING.
LOUISBURG—1745.
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.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (160K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-03-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1842–1939
A Scottish-born Canadian poet known as the “Island Poetess,” she wrote with deep affection for Prince Edward Island and her adopted country. Her work blends patriotism, place, and feeling in a voice that helped shape early Canadian literary culture.
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