In these vivid and engagingly written lectures, A.D. Ferrier provides an intimate look at life in Canada during the mid-19th century. With a focus on the town of Fergus, Ferrier's reminiscences are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the early history of this culturally rich country. Through stories of pioneers, politicians, and everyday citizens, Ferrier paints a picture of Canada's early days that is both informative and entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.