Drawings of Historical Saskatchewan

Clearing Land

Clearing Land: Observe the details of the dress of the men at work in contrast to that of the Loyalist pioneers. Those in this illustration belong to the later immigration of the eighteen twenties and thirties, as shown by the stiff high-crowned hats of felt or straw, the loose corduroy trousers, tied below the knee, and the ankle high boots. Graphic desciptions of the burning of the log heaps are given in the books by Mrs. Moodie, Mrs. Traill, Major Strickland, and other writers. Quoted from: The PICTURE GALLERY of CANADIAN HISTORY Vol. 2 1763 to 1830. Text on Page 252, Illustration on page 221.

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Bibliography: The PICTURE GALLERY of CANADIAN HISTORY Vol. 2 1763 to 1830. Illustrations drawn and collected by Jefferys, C.W., R.C.A., L.L.D. Assisted by T.W. McLean The Ryerson Press - Toronto Copyright Canada, 1945 by C.W. Jefferys, R.C.A.