Excerpt from The Gentleman Emigrant, Vol. 1 of 2: His Daily Life, Sports, and Pastimes in Canada, Australia and the United States
Concise as possible, I cannot discover, on careful re-perusal of my manuscript, that anything has been omitted which could with advantage have been introduced. By minutely describing the process of clearing, house-building, trapping, &c I might have spun out the work to any length I pleased, but the only person likely to have benefited by such procedure would have been the printer. All the descriptions in the world wont teach a man how to swing an axe, nor a hundred diagrams how to build a shanty. I have endeavoured to give the reader a truthful description of the life led by the gentle man emigrant in difierent parts of the world; if.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the gentleman emigrant, exploring the challenges and opportunities of settling in new lands. The author, himself an experienced traveler, provides practical advice on choosing a destination, preparing for the journey, and establishing a new life abroad. The book delves into the history and evolution of emigration, examining the motivations and experiences of those who have left their home countries in search of a better life. Through vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes, the author sheds light on the social, economic, and cultural factors that shape the emigrant experience. By exploring the complexities and rewards of emigration, this book offers valuable insights for anyone considering a life abroad, and serves as a thought-provoking examination of a defining aspect of the human experience. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331533702_0
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