Canada and the British immigrant by Emily P. Weaver
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"Canada and the British Immigrant" by Emily P. Weaver is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily aims to provide insights into the experiences and challenges faced by British immigrants settling in Canada, detailing both the opportunities and difficulties found within the country's vast landscape and diverse provinces. It serves as a guide for prospective immigrants, highlighting the historical context and evolution of Canada as a British
colony. The opening of the book introduces the author’s personal narrative of immigrating to Canada, detailing her family’s journey and struggles as they established themselves in Ontario. Weaver reflects on the initial challenges, the lengthy process of acclimatization, and the eventual success they achieved, ultimately instilling a confidence and pride in Canada. The early chapters also provide historical context on the British presence in Canada, analyzing the factors that contributed to its identity as a British land, especially through the stories of the Loyalists following the American Revolutionary War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Weaver, Emily P. (Emily Poynton), 1865-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Canada and the British immigrant |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49566 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 617 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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