A Narrative of the Rise and Progress of Emigration From the Counties of Lanark Renfrew to the New Settlements in Upper Canada on Government Grant (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book is a historical account of the 1820 and 1821 settlements of Scottish families in Upper Canada. The author chronicles the founding of these settlements, from the petitions of families to emigrate, through the challenges of fundraising, arranging passage, and establishing new lives in the wilderness. Rich in detail from government documents, letters, and newspaper accounts, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the hardships and motivations of these families as they left their homeland for a new frontier. The author humanizes the experience through stories of individuals and families and demonstrates how these communities, against many challenges, sowed the seeds of a new Scottish diaspora in the wilds of Canada.
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