The Embroidered Tent: Five Gentlewomen in Early Canada : Elizabeth Simcoe, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie, Anna Jameson, Lady DufferinRecreates the colourful lives and achievements of five daring 19th century Canadian women: Elizabeth Simcoe, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie, Anna Jameson and Lady Dufferin. |
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