Letters from the Manse — by Joan Archibald Colborne

ISBN: 9780919013391
Condition: Lightly Used

Description

Step back into rural Prince Edward Island in the late 1940s with Letters from the Manse, a charming collection of personal letters by Joan Archibald Colborne. Newly married to Reverend Blair Colborne, Joan moved from Nova Scotia to Springfield West, PEI, in 1949, where her husband served as a United Church minister.

Writing to family members, Joan shares the everyday challenges and humorous moments of life as a young minister's wife. From learning to cook and care for a baby to entertaining guests and coping with a drafty house and harsh Island winters, her letters offer an honest and engaging glimpse into a different time.

More than a personal memoir, this book preserves a piece of Prince Edward Island's social and religious history, celebrating the resilience of a young couple and the kindness of their rural community.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Offers a personal glimpse into Prince Edward Island life in the late 1940s.

• Features humour and honest reflections on marriage, family, and everyday challenges.

• Preserves local history through real letters and firsthand experiences.

• Explores the life of a United Church minister's family in rural Canada.

• A wonderful choice for readers interested in PEI history and Atlantic Canadian heritage.

Book Details

• Author: Joan Archibald Colborne

• Audience: Adult / General Readers

• Genre: Nonfiction / Canadian History / Prince Edward Island History / Memoir / Correspondence / Religious History

• Publisher: Island Studies Press

• Published: 2003

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: Approximately 130 pages; listings vary by edition

Condition Notes

Light shelf wear; intact binding; clean pages; no major tears, stains, or writing.