Catharine Parr Traill: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Catharine Parr Strickland
Born	January 9, 1802 • London • England
Died	August 29, 1899 (aged 97) • Canada
Notable Works	“Afar in the Forest” • “Canadian Wild Flowers” • “Pearls and Pebbles” • “Studies of Plant Life in Canada” • “The Backwoods of Canada” • “The Canadian Settlers’ Guide” • “The Female Emigrant’s Guide, and Hints on Canadian Housekeeping”

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British writer

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Canadian poet

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British author and scientist

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