Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West

Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West is Samuel Strickland's autobiographical account of his experiences as an early settler in Canada during the early 19th century. The book offers a detailed narrative of his life and work in what was then known as Canada West now Ontario and provides a rich portrayal of pioneer life during a period of great transformation in the region. Strickland an Englishman emigrated to Canada in 1825 lured by the promise of opportunity and the prospect of building a new life on the Canadian frontier. His account chronicles the many challenges and rewards he faced as a settler from the clearing of dense forests to create farmland to the difficulties of building homes and establishing infrastructure in remote undeveloped areas. Strickland offers a candid depiction of the hardships faced by settlers including isolation harsh winters food shortages and laborious work.