Step back into the days of the Pioneers in this fascinating story that's a mix of real-life history and fiction. The story of the Scottish Robertson family and their struggles and joys in making a home on a backwoods farm is woven throughout with cut-away drawings and chapters that give historical context. Illustrations impart a gentle soul to the family, while highlighting the various aspects of farming, finding a bee tree, making maple syrup and other aspects of pioneer living. 240 indexed pages, softcover.
