Homesteading: Two Prairie Seasons (1918)

By Edward West

Book Overview

Homesteading: Two Prairie Seasons is a memoir written by Edward West, originally published in 1918. The book recounts West's experiences as a homesteader in Saskatchewan, Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout the book, West describes the challenges and rewards of living off the land, including the harsh winters, the isolation of living on the prairie, and the satisfaction of growing one's own food. He also details the daily routines and rituals of homesteading, from planting and harvesting crops to caring for livestock.West's writing is both informative and engaging, offering a vivid portrait of life on the prairie during this time period. He also reflects on the larger social and economic forces shaping the region, including the impact of government policies on homesteading and the growth of the Canadian West.Overall, Homesteading: Two Prairie Seasons is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the experiences of early homesteaders and the challenges they faced in building a life on the prairie.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165432706
• ISBN13: 9781165432707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"