Excerpt from The Life and Times of Joseph Gould
Popularity of Gould's mill-increasing prosperity - What industry and self-denial can do - Punctuality in engagements - Good results of this principle - A lesson to others - Looking out for a helpmate - Youthful follies corrected - Tums to his friends the Quakers to choose a Wife - The James Family - Three well-brought-up daughters - Opinion of the Quaker dress for ladies - Fashionable dress condemned - Admiration of the James young ladies - Invited to the house - Courtship Mary J ames - His attachment reciprocated - Proposes - Is accepted - The day fixed - A light heart Many a slip, etc.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the remarkable story of Joseph Gould, a man who rose from humble beginnings in the Canadian wilderness to become a respected politician and community leader. The author, through personal anecdotes and detailed accounts, paints a vivid picture of life as a pioneer in early 19th-century Upper Canada. The text captures the harsh realities of clearing land, the constant threat of wild animals, and the struggles for survival that early settlers faced. We learn about the importance of community, the reliance on neighbors for support, and the development of ingenious ways to navigate the vast and unfamiliar landscape. Beyond the physical challenges, the book also delves into the political landscape of the time, exploring the tensions between the colonial government and the people, the rise of the Reform movement, and the events leading up to the Rebellion of 1837. Through the lens of Joseph Gould's extraordinary life, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the shaping of a nation, offering a compelling narrative of both individual achievement and the collective struggle to build a new society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332058037_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332058037
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