Excerpt from Return to an Address From the Legislative Assembly, for a Copy of the Report of A. C. Buchanan, Esq. on the Subject of Emigration<br/><br/>From this statement it will appear, that the foreign Emigrants, during the past season by this route, number against 8389 in 1853. The number from England and Scotland also shows an increase of 5698, but from Ireland, this season's Emigration only exceeds that of last year by 1297 persons.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book exhibits a wealth of statistical data regarding 19th-century immigration through the port of Quebec, specifically as it pertains to passengers traveling from Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The author thoroughly reviews the conditions of these immigrant voyagesâ"from the ships themselves to the emergence of serious health issues such as choleraâ"and discusses the broader context in which this immigration took place. The book's careful accounting of deaths at sea and in quarantine, as well as its overview of the assistance offered to many immigrants by Canadian authorities, illuminates the often-challenging journeys undertaken by these individuals. Of particular interest is the author's focus on the difficulties faced by female immigrants from Ireland, especially those sent over by Poor Law Unions. Overall, this book offers a detailed, multifaceted view of 19th-century immigration, cementing its place as a valuable resource for scholars and anyone fascinated by this era of history. 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 9781390464115_0
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