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Cynthia In The Wilderness is a novel written by Hubert Wales and originally published in 1908. The story follows the titular character, Cynthia, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the Canadian wilderness after her father's death. Cynthia must learn to adapt to her new surroundings and the challenges of living in a remote location, including dealing with harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and the isolation from civilization.As Cynthia navigates her new life, she encounters a variety of characters, including her uncle's rough-and-tumble friends, a group of indigenous people, and a kind-hearted trapper. Through her experiences, Cynthia learns important life lessons about resilience, determination, and the importance of community.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and its portrayal of the challenges faced by early settlers in the region. It also touches on themes of family, friendship, and the importance of finding one's place in the world.Overall, Cynthia In The Wilderness is a classic coming-of-age story that offers a compelling glimpse into life in the Canadian wilderness in the early 20th century.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.
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Cynthia In The Wilderness is a novel written by Hubert Wales and originally published in 1908. The story follows the titular character, Cynthia, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in the Canadian wilderness after her father's death. Cynthia must learn to adapt to her new surroundings and the challenges of living in a remote location, including dealing with harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and the isolation from civilization.As Cynthia navigates her new life, she encounters a variety of characters, including her uncle's rough-and-tumble friends, a group of indigenous people, and a kind-hearted trapper. Through her experiences, Cynthia learns important life lessons about resilience, determination, and the importance of community.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness and its portrayal of the challenges faced by early settlers in the region. It also touches on themes of family, friendship, and the importance of finding one's place in the world.Overall, Cynthia In The Wilderness is a classic coming-of-age story that offers a compelling glimpse into life in the Canadian wilderness in the early 20th century.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.