described as "looking for country." It could also be applied to this memoir in another sense—immigrants were looking for land, a piece of new country and, perhaps, an escape from their old country. This memoir documents the experiences of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Alberta. Although for many people, immigration brought great sadness, Ellenor loved Alberta and took tremendous pride in the years spent there. She did not deny the struggles, as shown in her writing, but was amply rewarded by "the satisfaction of knowing that I have had a part in the making of a great country."

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