Catharine Parr Strickland Traill (1802–1899)
A pioneering British-born Canadian author and naturalist, Catharine Parr Strickland Traill is best known for her contributions to early Canadian literature and her vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness. Along with her husband, she moved to Canada in 1832, where she documented her experiences with the natural world. Her most famous works include The Backwoods of Canada and Canadian Wild Flowers, where she combined her love of nature with her remarkable talent for observation. Traill’s passion for botany and the Canadian landscape helped illuminate the country’s diverse flora for a growing audience.