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Return to an Address from the Legislative Assembly, for a Copy of the Report of A. C. Buchanan, Esq. on the Subject of Emigration (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A rich look at mid-19th century emigration to Canada, including routes, numbers, and outcomes.
This historical report compiles emigration data from 1854, detailing where settlers came from, which ports they used, and where they settled in Canada. It also discusses the experiences aboard ships, health concerns, costs, and the evolving infrastructure that opened western routes to the Great West.
- Gathers statistics on passengers, ships, and deaths, with breakdowns by port and country.
- Describes the main routes to Canada, including the St. Lawrence corridor and rail connections to the West.
- Notes the impact of cholera and other health issues on emigrants, and how relief and coverage worked.
- Highlights government efforts, pricing, and guidance intended to help travelers and prospective settlers.
Ideal for readers of historical transportation, migration patterns, and 19th-century Canadian history.
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