THOMAS COWHERD.
Brantford, Ontario, January, 1884.




CONTENTS.

THE EMIGRANT MECHANIC:

Book I

Introduction. Birthplace of the Mechanic. Affliction of the family.
Death of Mother and two Sisters. Father's second marriage. Family
tradition. Youth's thoughts and feelings in regard to it. Places
visited. Crossthwaite, Underbarrow, Lake Windermere, Esthwaite.
Incidents. Poetic Tastes. Conclusion.

Book II

Address to Domestic Bliss. Its influence on Society. Principal source
from which it springs, viz., conjugal union, faithfully cherished. An
appeal to Parents and Lawgivers on the subject. WILLIAM'S training
under its influence. Difficulties in procuring trade. Success at last.
Reflections on, and encouragements to, such trades. Temptations and
trials. Anecdotes. Appeal to Masters and others. Narrow escape from a
cut-throat. Courtship and its consequences. Conclusion.

Book III