Publisher's Synopsis
The Silver Maple: A Story of Upper Canada is a historical fiction novel written by Marian Keith. The book is set in the early 19th century in Upper Canada, which is now known as Ontario, Canada. The story follows the life of a young girl named Sarah who lives on a farm with her family. Sarah's father is a loyalist who fought for the British during the American Revolution and moved to Canada after the war. The novel explores the challenges and struggles that Sarah and her family face as they try to make a life in the new country. Sarah's family is poor and they struggle to make ends meet, but they are determined to make a better life for themselves. The silver maple tree that stands on their property becomes a symbol of hope and resilience for the family.Throughout the book, Sarah learns about the history of Upper Canada and the struggles of the people who live there. She also learns about the importance of family and community. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of resilience, determination, and perseverance.Overall, The Silver Maple: A Story of Upper Canada is a beautifully written historical fiction novel that transports readers to a different time and place. Marian Keith's vivid descriptions of life in early Upper Canada make the story come alive, and readers will be captivated by Sarah's journey.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.
