Emigration Practically Considered: With Detailed Directions to Emigrants Proceeding to British North America, Particularly to the Canadas; In a Letter ... R. Wilmot Horton, M. P. (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Discover a practical plan for moving people to British North America in the early 19th century.
Emigration Practically Considered presents a letter written in 1828 that argues for a systematic approach to relocating a portion of the British population to colonies in North America. The author acknowledges prior government work and offers concrete ideas on how emigration could relieve pressure at home while building new lives abroad. The text blends historical perspective with a detailed outline of methods, costs, and governance needed for such a program.
- Learn how the proposal envisions funding, loans, and land grants to support settlers.
- See what kinds of emigrants are considered and how they might be assisted, including paupers and free migrants.
- Understand the logistical steps suggested, from transport to settlement and repayment.
- Get a glimpse of how this plan connects policy aims with colonial development and national welfare.
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