Moodie, Susanna. Roughing it in the Bush. London: R. Bentley, 1857.
Susanna Moodie's Roughing it in the Bush is an autobiographical account of her experiences emigrating from England to Canada in the 1830s. Published in 1857, the book offers a detailed and often stark depiction of life in the Canadian wilderness as Moodie and her family struggle to make a living as settlers in a harsh and unforgiving environment. She describes the physical and emotional challenges they faced, from harsh winters and difficult farming conditions to encounters with local wildlife and the complexities of building a home in a remote area.