Set in the early eighteenth century, this novel by Jean Newton McIlwraith tells the story of a young Frenchwoman named Yvonne who is caught up in the struggle between the French and English for control of Canada. Rich in historical detail and vividly drawn characters, The Span o' Life is a gripping tale of love, war, and survival in a turbulent time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.