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A Story of Early Colonial Days.
PREFACE.
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER
CHAPTER I. - FIRST EXPERIENCE OF COLONIAL LIFE, 1769-70.
CHAPTER II. - TRADING,—TROUBLE,—RETREAT.
CHAPTER III. - ARRIVES OFF FORT FREDERICK—PAUL GUIDON.
CHAPTER IV. - TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE AT SEA.
CHAPTER V. - CAPT. GODFREY AND LORD WM. CAMPBELL.—YOUNG LION OF THE WOODS.
CHAPTER VI. - IN ENGLAND.—THE CAPTAIN AND THE LORDS.
CHAPTER VII. - ARRIVAL AND RETREAT.
In the rugged frontier of early Canada, a handful of pioneers push forward against untamed rivers, dense forests, and the ever‑present threat of wilderness. Their lives are marked by a fierce sense of duty, religious faith, and a yearning for liberty, even as scarcity and danger test their resolve. The opening pages paint a vivid picture of these settlers’ daily battles, setting the stage for a story of endurance and communal spirit.
The narrative then turns to the often‑overlooked allies of the forest—Indigenous guides whose courage and kindness proved vital to the colonists’ survival. Drawing on faded documents rescued from a forgotten chest, the author weaves factual accounts of brave deeds, from protecting travelers to sharing sustenance in harsh weather. Listeners will discover a nuanced portrait of early Canadian life, where human perseverance and cross‑cultural friendship shape a fledgling nation.
Full title
Young Lion of the Woods Or, A Story of Early Colonial Days Or, A Story of Early Colonial Days
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (216K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Early Canadiana Online, Robert Cicconetti, Thomas Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-07-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A Nova Scotia merchant and shipbuilder who also turned to fiction and memoir, he wrote with a strong sense of local history and place. His work includes adventurous historical storytelling as well as reflective writing drawn from a long public life.
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