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First Furrows

by Alfred Campbell Garrioch
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025656441
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 356
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 672 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)

"First Furrows" is a foundational historical and biographical account of early settlement and missionary life in Western Canada. Written by Alfred Campbell Garrioch, a prominent missionary and observer of the era, the work provides a detailed look into the challenges and triumphs of those who first cultivated the land and established communities in Manitoba and the surrounding regions. The narrative skillfully weaves together personal observations with broader historical developments, offering readers an intimate perspective on the social and spiritual evolution of the Canadian West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Garrioch draws upon his extensive firsthand experience to document the transition of the wilderness into organized settlements. The book explores themes of resilience, faith, and the complex interactions between settlers, indigenous populations, and the Church. As a record of pioneer life, "First Furrows" serves as an essential resource for understanding the cultural and religious landscape of the Canadian prairies. It captures the spirit of the era through vivid descriptions of the landscape and the determined efforts of those who laid the groundwork for future generations. This work remains a significant piece of Canadiana, preserving the stories of the literal and metaphorical furrows plowed in a developing nation.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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