The Pioneer Years, 1895-1914: Memories of Settlers Who Opened the West

by Barry Broadfoot

The Pioneer Years, 1895-1914: Memories of Settlers Who Opened the West by Barry Broadfoot - 1976 - First Edition

403 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Barry Broadfoot was an interviewer and history writer.

His historical research consisted of interviewing various Canadians from all over the country about their memories of their lives during specific historical periods such as the Great Depression and World War II.

In 1997, Broadfoot was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour.

Reviews

[Elinor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm surprised this book isn't better-known, since it contains absolutely fascinating accounts of pioneer life that you will never find anywhere else. Barry Broadfoot interviewed dozens of pioneers and children of pioneers before they passed away, and faithfully recorded their memories, in their own words.

[Heather Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fastinating collection of short stories from the early Pioneers of Western Canada. Many of them are heart breaking, many quite humorus, all of them intreaguing as Barry captured the amazing Oral History of these hearty people while they were still around to tell it. I would highly recommend this book

[Sean Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another definitive book on Canadian history. Broadfoot was a national treasure.

[Jesse Jost · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating stories of early settlers. Gives great perspective on what we consider to be trials today. Talk about hearty stock!

[Adèle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories from real people. However, the author did not include the names of the people, dates or locations. That would have been a wonderful addition.

[Kathleen McRae · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pioneer years is stories told by the pioneers themselves as they reflected on their life in Canada West Stories rich with humor and detail and the power of human ingenuity.