ISBN:
9781848321366
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (424 p)
Parallel Title:
Print version Passage to the World : The Emigrant Experience 1807-1940
DDC:
304.8209034
Keywords:
Emigration and immigration - History - 19th century
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
From the early nineteenth century onwards, literally millions of people left their homes to cross the seas. Some, like the convicts transported to Australia, had no choice; others like the indentured Indian and Chinese labourers had almost no alternative; but the vast majority were driven to escape war, famine or grinding poverty in Europe by seeking a new life abroad. Whatever their circumstances and wherever their destination, the one experience they all shared in common was the sea voyage.This book is centred on the rite of passage that marked the transition from one life to the other, trac
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Full Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Seafaring Adventurers; 2 Farewell to the Old World; 3 Human Freight; 4 Once a Convict...; 5 Slumming It and Snobbery; 6 Slaves No More?; 7 In Peril; 8 Coffin Ships; 9 Strangers at the Gate; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Dedication
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