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The materials for the present volume have been gathered from many and varied sources, and their collection has provided for the author a pleasant relaxation from other studies during several years. A wide acquiantance among Scots resident in this country and in Canada has not only directed him to original sources of information, but has, in various ways and for many reasons, shown him the desirability of the compilation of such a work.
Even as now presented, the theme cannot be said to be exhausted. What is printed has been mainly selected from a mass of material, for it was found that the subject was too extensive to be fully covered in a single volume, while every day brings to the front some fresh incidents in this history-making age which deserve a place in such a record. Still, enough has been written, it is thought, to bring out into clear relief the main purpose the author had in entering upon its compilation, the demonstration of the fact that in the building up of this great Republic in all that has contributed to its true greatness and perfect civil and religious liberty, Scotsmen have, at least, done their share.
It is a pity that a work like this was not attempted a century ago, for much of the early history of the Scot in America has now been lost or has become so mingled with the general trend of events that it has become undistinguishable from the mass. Most of the early Scotch colonists crossed the sea in search of fortune, but a large number found a domicile in America under circumstances which, though sad, reflected honor upon themselves.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330263812
- ISBN 13 9781330263815
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages466
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers on showcasing the achievements of Scottish immigrants and their descendants, demonstrating their broad influence on the development of America. While their devotion to their homeland is notable, their profound loyalty to and contributions within the United States are equally evident, as seen throughout the chapters highlighting their impact on politics, the military, business, the arts, sciences, and more. The author's enthralling narrative establishes the Scots as model colonizers with an impressive talent for adapting to different environments, while maintaining a strong sense of national identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330263815_0
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