Spurred on by his dream of having a successful farm and a loving family, Niels Lindstedt, a Swedish emigrant to the Canadian prairies, throws all of his effort and passion into growing his plot of land into a thriving farm. Along the way, he hopes to win the respect and love of his neighbour, Ellen.Settlers of the Marsh has been recognized as an important early Canadian novel and is notable for its realistic portrayal of life in the Canadian West during the pioneer era.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.