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    Louisa’s Journey: England to Canada in 1913
    Louisa’s Journey: England to Canada in 1913
    Louisa’s Journey: England to Canada in 1913
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    Louisa’s Journey: England to Canada in 1913

    By Sue Methuen

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    The year is 1913. Louisa and her husband Fred, along with their young daughter, leave the only place they have ever known to travel across the ocean to an unknown land. They leave because of hardships endured for so many years in England. Their hope for a better life in Canada gives them the courage to leave family and friends behind.

    But will life be any better overseas? Will Canadians welcome them with open arms or despise them as intruders in their land?

    Read what others are saying about this book:

    "I have read your story. It is excellent! You have managed to capture just the way your grandmother would have told it. And the Epilogue gave such a nice long view of her life. The story itself is so well-done. Congratulations." Donna

    "This book is wonderful. Your writing brings Louis's story to life." Mary-Lou

    "I have just downloaded and read your book. A very interesting insight into the life of a migrant in the early part of the twentieth century. I loved it." Michael

    "Excellent read! Louisa's Journey is inspirational! It provides insight into Canadian history that so many of us have been unaware of and new reason to respect those who made the journey to this new land. Through their resilience and determination, our pioneers made not only a better life for their families but also made Canada the country it is today." Holly

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSue Methuen
    Release dateJun 10, 2014
    ISBN9781310658983
    Louisa’s Journey: England to Canada in 1913
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    Sue Methuen

    After spending over 30 years writing business and technical documents, Sue Methuen has turned her focus to writing for fun and creating positive experiences in every aspect of life (body, mind, spirit) which includes taking care of this wonderful planet earth and the people in it.Sue was born in France at a Canadian military base. She has travelled across North America, Europe, Australia and currently lives in Alberta, Canada. She enjoys spending time with her husband and adult son.Sue believes that there is much we can do individually, one small step at a time, to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. Follow her blog to find out more.

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      Louisa’s Journey - Sue Methuen

      Louisa’s Journey

      England to Canada in 1913

      Sue Methuen

      Smashwords Edition

      ISBN 9781310658983

      Copyright 2014 Sue Methuen

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Prologue - Louisa

      The Decision

      The Voyage

      The Arrival

      On to London

      The Struggle

      Making a Change

      Hope Rises

      Moving Again

      A New Life

      Counting Blessings

      Epilogue

      Afterword

      Psalm 23

      About the Author

      Preface

      Discovering my grandmother’s immigration story was the result of a routine, if challenging, history assignment in my last year of high school. The task was to write an essay answering the question, Did Canada treat its immigrants fairly in the first 20 years of the 20th century?

      Through research, I discovered that immigration was a key factor in Canada’s development at the turn of the century. An increase in population meant a larger labour force and a growing economy which was needed to assist Canada in its struggle to become

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