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"I call this part of the line beastly depressing." The speaker tossed his cigarette-end away as he spoke. It fell on the railway line, and the tiny smoke from it curled up for a moment against the heavy background of spruce as the train receded.

"Lady Merton, Colonist" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a captivating exploration of colonialism's impact on society and family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of England and Australia, the novel delves into themes of women's rights, class, and identity amidst the backdrop of immigration... Read Full Overview

"Lady Merton, Colonist" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a captivating exploration of colonialism's impact on society and family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of England and Australia, the novel delves into themes of women's rights, class, and identity amidst the backdrop of immigration... Read Full Overview

"Lady Merton, Colonist" by Mrs. Humphry Ward offers a compelling glimpse into colonial life and the challenges of British settlers in Canada. This historical fiction weaves a rich tapestry of family life against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation, exploring themes of cultural... Read Full Overview

"Lady Merton, Colonist" by Mrs. Humphry Ward offers a compelling glimpse into colonial life and the challenges of British settlers in Canada. This historical fiction weaves a rich tapestry of family life against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation, exploring themes of cultural... Read Full Overview

Lady Merton: Colonist is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward and originally published in 1912. The story follows Lady Merton, a wealthy and privileged English woman who decides to leave her comfortable life behind and move to Canada with her husband and two children. The family... Read Full Overview

Canadian Born is a collection of short stories by Mary Augusta Ward, originally published in 1910. The book explores the experiences of immigrants in Canada, particularly those who have recently arrived from Europe. The stories are set in various locations across Canada, including... Read Full Overview

"I thought you were a reasonable person --you used to be. Now look at that view, Elizabeth. We've seen the same thing for twelve hours, and if it wasn't soon going to be dark we should see the same thing for twelve hours more. What is there to go mad over in that?" Her brother... Read Full Overview

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"Lady Merton Colonist", by Mary Augusta Ward. Mary Augusta Ward was a British novelist who wrote under her married name as Mrs Humphry Ward (1851-1920).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview