Step back into the days of the Pioneers in this deftly created tale of 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.
