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Roughing it in the Bush; or, Life in Canada Paperback – October 12, 2018

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270 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Franklin Classics
Publication date

October 12, 2018
Dimensions

6.14 x 0.57 x 9.21 inches
ISBN-10

0342541579
ISBN-13

978-0342541577
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franklin Classics (October 12, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0342541579
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0342541577
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.57 x 9.21 inches

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Linda Lohse-Lange

Not quite a feminist

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2007

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Where was this book in the bra-burner days of the 1960's and 1970's: The Feminine Mystique meets Moodie, Judy Chicago inviting Susanna to The Dinner Party? Barely begin reading and you will want to give a swift kick in the pants (and wish that she had done it) to her ever-absent husband who dragged her back from honest mud of the pioneer life to the Cheney's and Halliburton's of mid-nineteenth century western civilization.

We are frustrated that she doesn't speak up to those who take and trample over her. Speak up, woman! Don't let them get away with it!

Her daughter and granddaughter were historic photographers who set milestones. Where were they mentioned in my history books or Girl Scout handbooks? Roughing it in the Bush is about women's place and power, make no mistake about it, whether you like it or not.

I'm finding that with the eyes of the world on Canada, Alaska, and the Arctic suffering from rapid global climate change, books on this part of the world are becoming increasingly easier to find for those who seek the obscure, out-of-print titles being resurrected by reader inquiry and demand.

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Larry K. Milton

good book

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014

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I received it quickly, and with no problems or dadmage. The book contains a lot of writing that was not part of the original book. Since the original was not real short, that was not bad, and as written by the author, it is an interesting book. I was surprised by how much those people were separated by classes. It was not that long ago.

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A Reader

yuck - unlikeable, racist author

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2004

I came away from this with a very bad taste in my mouth. I don't find Mrs. Moodie very likeable at all. Her racism toward the Irish is really offensive, even judging her by the standards of her own day. The rest of the book is so-so -- some of the frontier experiences are interesting, but I found her personality so unlikeable that I cheered when her house caught fire.

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Eye opening read of life in the bush

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019

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Great for researching what immigrating to Canada and pioneering life was like. Amazing descriptions.

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GOTHIC-MILL@juno.com

This is a story of courage by early pioneers to Canada.

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 1998

Like the Lewis & Clark Expedition, early Canadian settlers had less understanding about what they were getting into than the men who stood on the moon. Susanna Moodie's story of her life in the Canadian bush in the middle years of the nineteenth century illustrate how precarious was their circumstances, how unselfishly some shared their labor and their good fortune and how utterly selfish and even dangerous was the behaviour of others. The story illustrates again how at base, there ar two types of people, those who take and those who give. As you read her story you will be amazed how this gentlewoman, accustomed to Victorian drawing rooms, lived, even prospered a little, bore and raised children in a one room windowless and doorless log cabin in all weathers and enduring visits from wild Indians, wolves and bears. Of her totally unsuitable husband she is endlessly understanding and forgiving, yet the reader will find him or herself continually driven to giving him a swift kick in the pants for his apparent total lack of sensitivity to his wife, while at the same time being viewed as an upstanding citizen.

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Erik Thor

A Journey into the a Timeless Mind

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2003

Moodie puts her readers into her own thoughts, allowing you to see just how difficult it was for her to survive in Canada in the 1800's. Her character and personality lends itself well to her writing, allowing you to laugh when she laughs, anger when she is angry, and cry when she cries (maybe less the crying, it wasn't THAT wrenching). I would recommend reading it along with an audio version of the book. I've never done it before, but i actually liked it! Another review stated that the book got boring, and it really can be if you are too involved and are looking for a really gripping read. So to listen and follow along at your own leisure was rather relaxing. It added to the humour of some of the chapters, particularly the "borrowing and lending" scenario! Enjoy!

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Steven Woodward

Journey with an early Canadian immigrant

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2004

For a great first hand account of the early Canadian immigrant experience read this book. The author is authentic and self depreciating in a subtle way. The places and people are real, and more important the thoughts of the author are the thoughts of the time but reveal a mind not different from our own. Bye the way, I find history books boring but loved this piece of our history.

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Wayne

Roughing It In The Bush - Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2005

I absolutely loved this book because Mrs. Moodie has an incredible ability to paint pictures and emotions in your mind and heart. The day to day history is vivid and exciting. I found it interesting to read first hand about the many places in the Kawarthas and Cobourg regions as they existed at the dawn of their settlement. Observing the interaction between the Americans and early Canadian immigrants was also valuable. A very eloquent book.

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V Stanley

A fabulously interesting read. I also read it alongside ...

Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017

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A fabulously interesting read. I also read it alongside of Charlotte Gray's book: Sisters in the Wilderness. Women writers writing about their lives and experiences. Essential reading to understand historical lives of women.

Christine Pompeo

Terrible typsetting - many errors

Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2023

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This is an excellent book to read but don't buy this version. There are numerous typesetting errors making an otherwise enjoyable book difficult to read.

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Seemingly Unedited but Still a Good Read

Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2019

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The text is hard to read as there are so many printing errors but once I caught on to it, I enjoyed the read. It was like going along for their journey into 1830 Canada. I thoroughly enjoy biographies.

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Mac2011

Great read: poor edition

Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2020

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Excellent book, Amazon should post a disclaimer that the edition is rife with printing errors. Perhaps the (Original version) after the title is meant to convey this, however it is not clear.

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Michelle D

Don't buy this version

Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2020

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The editing and typsetting of this version of the book is terrible. Many sentences are cut off part way and finished another line down, making it difficult to follow. There are other versions available.

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