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Sisters in the Wilderness

Charlotte Gray
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Sisters in the Wilderness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Charlotte Gray

Sisters in the Wilderness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Canada • 19th Century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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<Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill> by Charlotte Gray recounts the lives of two Anglo-Canadian sisters who emigrated from England to Canada in 1832, detailing their struggles with poverty while writing about the Canadian frontier experience, creating a rift with their more affluent sisters who remained in England. The book contains descriptions of the hardships of pioneer life and grief over the loss of children.

Informative

Melancholic

Inspirational

Contemplative

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

691 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Reviews for Sisters in the Wilderness by Charlotte Gray highlight its meticulous research and compelling narrative about the Canadian wilderness and the sisters’ resilience. Positive feedback praises the historical accuracy and vivid storytelling. Critiques mention a slow pace and dense detail that may deter some readers. Suitable for history enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Sisters in the Wilderness?

Readers who appreciate compelling biographies and Canadian history will enjoy Sisters in the Wilderness by Charlotte Gray. Similar to fans of The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, this book appeals to those interested in the untold stories of pioneering women.

4.2

691 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Canada • 19th Century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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