The Settlers in Canada

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The Settlers in Canada

by Frederick Marryat

EN·~10 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

Chapter One. - An Unexpected Fortune.

10:40
2

Chapter Two. - What became of the Fortune.

10:54
3

Chapter Three. - Alfred’s Advice.

20:10
4

Chapter Four. - The Convoy Attacked.

23:09
5

Chapter Five. - Landing in Canada.

17:48
6

Chapter Six. - Martin, the Trapper.

10:21
7

Chapter Seven. - The Story of Pontiac.

21:10
8

Chapter Eight. - The Ascent of the River.

14:19
9

Chapter Nine. - At the Settlement.

15:33
10

Chapter Ten. - Malachi and John.

10:35

Description

In 1791 a prosperous English surgeon, Mr. Campbell, balances a thriving practice with the duties of a growing family. After the death of his sister and the loss of her children’s father, he and his wife take in the two orphaned girls, weaving their lives together amid the rough realities of a young nation still marked by wilderness, unsettled lands and lingering French hostility. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the era’s travel hardships, dangerous wildlife and the isolation faced by early settlers in Upper Canada.

A mysterious letter arrives bearing a black seal, announcing that the Campbell lineage has inherited a substantial estate in England—a fortune that could change everything. Faced with this sudden windfall, the family chooses to leave familiar comforts and venture across the Atlantic, hoping the promise of land and new opportunities will outweigh the risks. Their decision sets the stage for a journey that blends ambition, resilience and the unknown challenges of forging a new life in a distant land.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (600K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2008-01-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frederick Marryat

Frederick Marryat

1792–1848

A sailor, storyteller, and sharp observer of life at sea, this early master of nautical fiction turned real naval experience into lively adventures. His books helped shape the sea story and still stand out for their action, humor, and eye for detail.

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