Challenging the commonplace view that the Irish immigration saga was primarily driven by dire events in Ireland, Lucille Campey's groundbreaking work redraws the picture of early Irish settlement in Atlantic Canada. Extensively documented, and drawing on all known passenger lists of the period, the book is essential reading.
Challenging the commonplace view that the Irish immigration saga was primarily driven by dire events in Ireland, Lucille Campey's groundbreaking work redraws the picture of early Irish settlement in Atlantic Canada. Extensively documented, and drawing on all known passenger lists of the period, the book is essential reading.
Lucille H. Campey was born in Ottawa. A professional researcher and historian, she has a master's degree in medieval history from Leeds University and a Ph.D. from Aberdeen University in emigration history. She is the author of eight books on early Scottish emigration to Canada and three on English emigration to Canada. She was the recipient of the 2016 Prix du Québec for her work researching Irish emigration to Canada. She lives near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.
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List of Maps List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface Abbreviations Chapter 1 Fish, Timber, and Hope Chapter 2 Early Irish Settlers Chapter 3 The Newfoundland Irish Chapter 4 Nova Scotia's Irish and Their Links with Newfoundland Chapter 5 New Brunswick's Irish and the Timber Trade Chapter 6 Prince Edward Island's Irish Communities Chapter 7 Emigration During the Great Irish Famine Chapter 8 Sea Crossings Chapter 9 The Irish in Atlantic Canada Explanatory Notes for Appendices I to III Appendix I Ship Crossings from Ireland to Nova Scotia, 1816-11850 Appendix II Ship Crossings from Ireland to New Brunswick, 1799-1856 Appendix III Ship Crossings from Ireland to Prince Edward Island, 1771-1848 Notes Bibliography Image Credits Index About the Author
List of Maps List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface Abbreviations Chapter 1 Fish, Timber, and Hope Chapter 2 Early Irish Settlers Chapter 3 The Newfoundland Irish Chapter 4 Nova Scotia's Irish and Their Links with Newfoundland Chapter 5 New Brunswick's Irish and the Timber Trade Chapter 6 Prince Edward Island's Irish Communities Chapter 7 Emigration During the Great Irish Famine Chapter 8 Sea Crossings Chapter 9 The Irish in Atlantic Canada Explanatory Notes for Appendices I to III Appendix I Ship Crossings from Ireland to Nova Scotia, 1816-11850 Appendix II Ship Crossings from Ireland to New Brunswick, 1799-1856 Appendix III Ship Crossings from Ireland to Prince Edward Island, 1771-1848 Notes Bibliography Image Credits Index About the Author
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