Description

Canadian Diaries and Autobiographies is a meticulously compiled bibliography of personal narratives that provide an intimate look into the fabric of Canadian life. Covering both British and French Canada, this collection includes diaries and autobiographies from a wide range of individuals, offering insights into the nation's political, social, and cultural history. The entries span topics such as exploration, the fur trade, agriculture, industry, and social life, presenting a vivid panorama of Canadian experiences across all ranks and occupations. With annotations that detail the content and significance of each document, this book serves as a valuable resource for historians, sociologists, and literary scholars interested in uncovering the personal and often untold stories that have shaped Canada's historical narrative.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.