Passage to Perth
Journey Through Time: The Resilience of Perth Settlers in 1815
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In 1815 they came from distant shores
In 1815, immigrants arrived from distant lands.
Facing hardship like never before
Faced unprecedented hardships.
The ships were late landing in Quebec in June
Ships arrived late in Quebec in June.
Setbacks were many and supplies were few
Encountered numerous setbacks with limited supplies.
Winter was approaching and temperature freezing
Approaching winter with freezing temperatures.
Travel was postponed to the next spring season
Travel postponed until the next spring.
Immigrants stayed in several places just to survive
Immigrants stayed in various places to survive.
In Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall, they stayed alive
Specifically mentioned locations: Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall.
200 years of community
Celebrating 200 years of community.
Perth is Canadian identity
Perth is a significant part of Canadian identity.
Perth is Canadian identity
Emphasizes Perth's role in Canadian identity.
In 1816 Perth Military Settlement began
In 1816, Perth Military Settlement began.
With over one thousand women and men
Initiated with over a thousand men and women.
The path to Perth was little more than a forest trail
The path to Perth was initially a forest trail.
They vowed they would never ever fail
They pledged never to fail.
The first thing they did was clear the land
First task: Clear the land, accomplished by hand.
The task was arduous accomplished by hand
Arduous task, signifying their determination.
June 1816 was the coldest on record
June 1816 recorded as the coldest on record.
Snow in the summer was their reward
Snow in summer was an unexpected challenge.
They all pulled together and built their houses
Community effort to build houses for families.
Places to live for their children and spouses
Creating homes for future generations.
200 years of community
Marking 200 years of community.
Perth is Canadian identity
Highlighting Perth as a crucial part of Canadian identity.
Perth is Canadian identity
Reiterating Perth's significance in Canadian identity.
Outside of the courthouse after a slap to his face
Describing a confrontation outside the courthouse.
Wilson challenged Lyon to a bloody duel
Wilson challenges Lyon to a duel for a woman's honor.
To keep a woman's honour and avoid disgrace
The duel aims to avoid disgrace and protect honor.
A challenge was made to decide the fool
A challenge made to resolve the dispute.
June 13 1883 marked the day
June 13, 1883, marks the duel day.
They stood ten paces away
Participants stand ten paces apart.
Aimed their pistols, fired, missed their mark
Pistols aimed, fired, but missed the mark.
The next bullet pierced the Lyon's heart
The subsequent bullet pierces Lyon's heart, resolving the duel.
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