Lost in the Backwoods

The works of a nineteenth century British-Canadian author and naturalist Catharine Parr Traill offer a realistic picture of pioneer life in western Canada during the 1830s. Prefacing this book, the author says: The interesting tale contained in this volume of romantic adventure in the forests of Canada, was much appreciated and enjoyed by a large circle of young readers when first published, under the title of "The Canadian Crusoes." After being many years out of print, it will now, we hope and