English Bloods

In the Backwoods of Muskoka, 1878

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Canada, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book English Bloods by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman, Dundurn
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman ISBN: 9781459714892
Publisher: Dundurn Publication: August 25, 2004
Imprint: Natural Heritage Language: English
Author: Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
ISBN: 9781459714892
Publisher: Dundurn
Publication: August 25, 2004
Imprint: Natural Heritage
Language: English

Farming in the Canadian backwoods in the late 1800s was a prospect that enticed many young Englishmen to cross the Atlantic. One such fellow was Frederick de la Fosse, whose well-meaning uncle paid £100 per annum for his young nephew to serve as a farm pupil in the northern reaches of Muskoka. Some years later, de la Fosse, under the pseudonym of Roger Vardon, wrote an illuminating and humorous biographical account of the trials and tribulations of the "English Bloods," the local epithet attached to these young lads attempting to hone farming skills in a land never intended to be agricultural. And, in so doing, de la Fosse chronicles the realities of pioneer life in the area.

In the original text, published in 1930, a number of names were changed to conceal identities of the local people. Editor Scott D. Shipman has spent over eight years researching the authentic names and overall background for this new augmented edition of English Bloods. The richly descriptive text written by the keenly observant and erudite de la Fosse is complemented by archival visuals and annotations for today’s reader.

Frederick de la Fosse went on to become a public librarian in Peterborough in 1910.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Farming in the Canadian backwoods in the late 1800s was a prospect that enticed many young Englishmen to cross the Atlantic. One such fellow was Frederick de la Fosse, whose well-meaning uncle paid £100 per annum for his young nephew to serve as a farm pupil in the northern reaches of Muskoka. Some years later, de la Fosse, under the pseudonym of Roger Vardon, wrote an illuminating and humorous biographical account of the trials and tribulations of the "English Bloods," the local epithet attached to these young lads attempting to hone farming skills in a land never intended to be agricultural. And, in so doing, de la Fosse chronicles the realities of pioneer life in the area.

In the original text, published in 1930, a number of names were changed to conceal identities of the local people. Editor Scott D. Shipman has spent over eight years researching the authentic names and overall background for this new augmented edition of English Bloods. The richly descriptive text written by the keenly observant and erudite de la Fosse is complemented by archival visuals and annotations for today’s reader.

Frederick de la Fosse went on to become a public librarian in Peterborough in 1910.

More books from Dundurn

Cover of the book Marshall McLuhan by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Liona Boyd 2-Book Bundle by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Sherlock Holmes Handbook by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book A Dirty, Trifling Piece of Business by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book The College on the Hill by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Seeds of Time by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book His Majesty's Indian Allies by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book The Still Body Is the Perfect Body by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Dead Ends by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Just Keep Breathing by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Ghosts of Niagara-on-the-Lake by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Now You Know Christmas by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Snake Hill by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Chefs Guerriers by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
Cover of the book Before You Say Yes ... by Frederick de la Fosse, Scott D. Shipman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy