A History Of Emigration - Stanley Currie Johnson - Bog

""A History of Emigration: From the United Kingdom to North America, 1763-1912"" is a book written by Stanley Currie Johnson and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the emigration of British citizens to North America during the period from 1763 to 1912. The book covers a wide range of topics related to emigration, including the reasons why people chose to emigrate, the conditions they faced during their journeys, and the impact of emigration on both the United Kingdom and North America. Johnson also provides detailed information about the various waves of emigration that occurred during this period, including the Scottish Highland Clearances, the Irish Potato Famine, and the Canadian Westward Expansion. The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and government reports. It also includes statistical data and maps that help to illustrate the scale and scope of emigration during this period. Overall, ""A History of Emigration"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America or the history of emigration from the United Kingdom. It provides a detailed and insightful account of a significant period in the history of both regions, and sheds light on the experiences of the millions of people who made the journey across the Atlantic in search of a better life.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.