Gentleman Emigrant, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

W. Stamer

ISBN 10: 1331521602 / ISBN 13: 9781331521600

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book, an expansion on an earlier two-volume set, delves into the backwoods of Nova Scotia, Canada, during the mid-19th century. The author provides an engaging narrative focused on the lives of backwoodsmen and the details of their everyday experience, particularly their struggles with plagues of flies and unreliable hired help. The author shares their journey, explaining how these challenges were offset by the freedom and pleasures of backwoods life such as fishing, hunting, and skating. Their experiences are set against the rise of the lumber industry, which disrupted the existing hardwood ecosystem and brought environmental changes to the region. The author also provides a comparative analysis of the relative advantages and disadvantages of living in the clearings versus the backwoods, providing the reader with a well-rounded glimpse into life in these unique and rugged communities. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331521600_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gentleman Emigrant, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331521602
• ISBN 13: 9781331521600
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sport

About this title

Synopsis

A candid look at the trials and misadventures of an educated Englishman trying to make a life in the Australian outback.

This volume follows a gentleman emigrant as he crosses continents, faces financial strain, and learns the hard realities of colonial work.

Set against the backdrop of gold and wool, it frames the daily life, sports, and pastimes of settlers, shepherds, and squatters. You’ll see how plans to prosper meet the demands of distance, debt, and the unpredictable Australian climate, with firsthand scenes from the station, the wool clip, and even the boiling-down works.
What you’ll experience

• A ground-level view of station life: management, labor, and the rhythm of shearing and wool production
• The financial tug-of-war between capital, credit, and the needs of a growing run
• The practical side of colonial industry, from wool to tallow and the realities of export markets
• The human angle of emigration: hopes, misjudgments, and the quest for a new start in distant lands

Ideal for readers curious about 19th-century emigration, colonial economy, and the everyday challenges of life in Canada, Australia, and the United States.