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Mrs. Daniel MacPherson
These lively recollections open a window onto old Quebec, mixing local history with personal memory and a strong sense of place. Writing in the late 19th century, the author preserves stories, landmarks, and everyday details that might otherwise have faded away.
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Old Memories: Amusing and Historical
by Mrs. Daniel MacPherson
About the author
Published as Mrs. Daniel MacPherson, she was a Canadian writer associated with Quebec and is identified in library records as living circa 1828–1892. Her surviving work shows a deep interest in the people, streets, and hidden histories of old Quebec.
Her books include Reminiscences of Old Quebec and Old Memories: Amusing and Historical. Both draw on anecdote, observation, and local tradition, giving readers a warm, firsthand-feeling portrait of 19th-century Quebec while also recording historical details about the city and its residents.
Although not much biographical information appears to be readily available online under her personal name, her books remain valuable for their charm and for the way they capture community memory. For listeners who enjoy place-based history and vivid old-world detail, her writing offers a friendly path into Quebec's past.