The Journals of Susanna Moodie follows the life and death of a pioneer woman into Canada. Written by Margaret Atwood, one of Canada's most well known authors, The Journals of Susanna Moodie is a beautiful book.

The book has three distinct sections, of which the last one takes place after Susanna's death.

The illustrations were done on silk-screen by Charles Patcher, and complement the writing. In the original edition, all of the pages were hand pulled. The reissue was factory made.

This book would be a great companion for anyone who enjoys Margaret Atwood's writing, or is studying her work. The Journals of Susanna Moodie, to me is a departure from her other work, yet just as compelling.

I especially enjoyed the illustrations, which were not what I was expecting.

When I finished reading this book, it made me want to source out more of Margaret Atwood's work.

Margaret Atwood is a Canadian treasure, the author of such books as, The Handmaid's Tale, Alias Grace and The Edible Woman.

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