In the following excerpt, Thurston considers the composition, editing, and import of Roughing It in the Bush.

In the following essay, Fowler presents Roughing It in the Bush as a blend of fact and fiction that borrows heavily from the conventions of the sentimental novel.

In the following essay, Rukavina considers the publication history of Roughing It in the Bush, including motive for author and publisher and the process of revision for later editions.

In the following essay, Inness categorizes class ideology and insecurity as factors for Moodie's perception of the female emigration experience.

In the following essay, Glickman discusses Moodie's early religious and literary influences evident in her poetry collection Enthusiasm.

In the following essay, Thompson analyzes the use and placement of poetry contained in Roughing It in the Bush.

In the following excerpt, Gerson uses sketches and anecdotes from Moodie's Roughing It in the Bush to portray Moodie's image of Native women.

In the following essay, Ballstadt explores the inconsistencies of theme and purpose in Moodie's political poems and prose published during the period of the Rebellion of 1837.