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réf. 2989Llanrwst: Argraffwyd Gan John Jones 1840. 48pp. 12mo unopened save title original green wrappers chipped good condition"Yr Ail Argraffiad" Second edition - no record found of a "First". The author in a "Notice" the only English in the work says "I have disposed of my Book called "The American" to Mr. J. Jones Printer Llanrwst and grant to him all the right and Claim to the same. / B.W. Chidlaw A.M. / Paddy's Run Ohio. / Llanrwst Decr. 25 1839. The purpose of the pamphlet is to encourage Welsh emigration to Ohio Indiana and Illinois at an interesting time. It was translated twice 1911 and 1978 and a description of the latter says that the subtitle is "A look at the State of Ohio Notes on a Journey from the Ohio Valley to Wales History of Welsh Settlements in Ohio. Copies are held NSTC by Harvard the Bodleian the British Library and Library of Congress. NSTC describes this 1840 edition as the "Second Edition" translation of "Yr Ail Argraffwyd" but records no other. Llanrwst: Argraffwyd, Gan John Jones, 1840. unknown
réf. 0656085681.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 0666900000.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1993réf. 007457Oxford United Kingdom: Berg Pub Ltd 1993. The emigration of single women from Britain to Southern Africa during 1820 - 1939. Number 6 of the 'Cross-Cultural Persectives on Women' series.186 pages incl. index; Clean. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Fine/No Jacket - Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Berg Pub Ltd hardcover
1843réf. 44013Toronto 5th of June: Canada Company Office Frederick Street 1843. folio. 31cm 4 pages folded on light weir tinted blue paper in mint condition very rare. mint. Being Twenty-One numerated questions with detailed paragraph answers concerning emigration. Subjects include costs wages crops climate society etc. taxes transportation . T.P.L. 2571 "The memorandum describes the land of the district facilities for settlement and cultivations also costs". In 1843 the Canada Company led by commissioner Frederick Widder issued publications to address numerous inquiries from British North America and the United States regarding settlement in Canada West formerly Upper Canada. These documents often featuring memos from local agents provided information on land in the Huron Tract and assisted in advising prospective emigrants on farming opportunities. Key details about the Canada Company around 1843: Active Promotion: The company was actively answering questions to boost immigration to the Huron District which contained about one million acres of land. Frederick Widder was a key figure having been appointed co-commissioner in 1839 leading to improved efficiency in the company's operations. By 1843 the company was operating more effectively following the Act of Union 1841 and was in the process of paying off its debt to the British. Various documents from 1843 and 1845 were published to promote the thriving towns such as Guelph and the surrounding Wellington District. Canada Company Office, Frederick Street unknown
réf. Ca18-HUniversity of Toronto Press 1998 large hbk. 619pp ISBN:0802081460 no dj as issued excellent as new. University of Toronto Press, 1998, large hbk hardcover
réf. 1527936201.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1920réf. 28022Melbourne: Government of the State of Victoria 1920. Very good condition. Advertising targeted at Americans for emigration to Victoria Australia. "Some facts about Victoria UST. - A Country which is progressive and prosperous where Settlers are required and will be gladly welcomed." For further information "apply either personally or by letter to the Land Settlement Agent. c/o Peck Judas Co. 687 Market St. San Francisco Cal." "The Government invites Settlers to come to Victoria preference being given to those experienced in Irrigation and possessed of sufficient Capital to take up land say $1500." 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" b&w map image with steamship lines in red verso with "Facts about Victoria. "Trove image: 26643672271. Government of the State of Victoria unknown
