Read the amazing stories of five pioneers who helped shape our
country.
- Till the soil with Louis Hébert, who came from Paris
to become Canada's first pioneer.
- Cling to a voyageur canoe with Marie-Anne Gaboury, as
terrible storms strike Lake Superior.
- Fight along side John Crysler, a Loyalist defending his
land.
- Flee a burning cabin with Susanna Moodie, an English
gentlewoman roughing it in the bush.
- And thresh grain with Wasyl Eleniak, who journeyed from
Ukraine to build a future on the prairies.
Canadian Pioneers is designed for young Canadians to
read themselves, and for all Canadians to enjoy. Author Maxine Trottier is a
former elementary teacher with a passion for history. She has written many
children’s books. This volume is intended for ages 7-9.
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