Publisher's Synopsis
""Six Years in the Bush"" is a memoir written by Thomas Need, chronicling his experiences as a settler in Upper Canada during the years 1832-1838. The book is a collection of journal entries that provide a detailed and personal account of the challenges and triumphs that Need faced as he worked to establish a new life in the Canadian wilderness. Throughout the book, Need describes the harsh realities of life in the bush, from the difficulties of clearing land and building a home, to the challenges of growing crops and raising livestock. He also writes about his interactions with the local Indigenous communities, as well as his relationships with his fellow settlers and the British authorities who governed the region.Despite the many obstacles he faced, Need's journal entries reveal a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the Canadian landscape, as well as a sense of pride in his ability to carve out a new life for himself and his family. Overall, ""Six Years in the Bush"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Canadian settlement, and provides valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of those who worked to build a new life in a rugged and untamed land.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
