The Selkirk Settlers In Real Life

By Roderick George Macbeth

Book Overview

The Selkirk Settlers In Real Life is a book written by R. G. MacBeth that provides a detailed account of the settlement of Selkirk in Manitoba, Canada. The book chronicles the experiences of the Selkirk Settlers, who were a group of Scottish immigrants that were sent to Canada by the Earl of Selkirk in the early 19th century. The book explores the challenges that the settlers faced as they made their way to Canada and established their new lives in Selkirk. It highlights the struggles they faced with the harsh Canadian climate, the difficulties they encountered in adapting to a new way of life, and the conflicts they had with the indigenous people of the region. The Selkirk Settlers In Real Life also provides a detailed account of the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the British and the French in Canada, and the impact of the American Revolution on the region. Overall, The Selkirk Settlers In Real Life is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of Selkirk and the challenges faced by the Scottish immigrants who settled there. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Canada and the experiences of immigrants in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163080926
• ISBN13: 9781163080924
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"