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Chapter 13: The Second 'Raising'

…our neighbors took their teams and drew then in readiness for building, this kindness from people many of whom we had never spoken to, was quite touching and we congratulated ourselves on being surrounded by such kind hearted Canadians....

After the tragedy of losing their home, the Averills receive the support of their neighbours, particularly in the raising of their second house. Emma retains her optimistic attitude and describes the beauty of the prairie yet again.

Chapter 13 of Emma Averill's journal
A of M, Emma Averill fonds, P267 | Read original | Read transcript

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