Travels In Search Of A Settlers Guidebook Of America And Canada (1884)

Travels In Search Of A Settlers Guidebook Of America And Canada is a book written by George Jacob Holyoake in 1884. The book is a travelogue that chronicles Holyoake's journey across America and Canada in search of information that would be useful to potential settlers. Holyoake, a British social reformer and atheist, was interested in the potential of America and Canada as places for British workers to emigrate to. Throughout the book, Holyoake describes the various places he visited, the people he met, and the information he gathered about the climate, geography, economy, and social conditions of different regions. He also provides advice on the practicalities of settling in America and Canada, such as the cost of living, employment opportunities, and the availability of land. The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of life in America and Canada in the late 19th century, as well as Holyoake's observations on the social and political issues of the time. It also offers insights into the mindset of British emigrants and their motivations for leaving their homeland. Overall, Travels In Search Of A Settlers Guidebook Of America And Canada is an informative and engaging travelogue that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of North America and the experiences of British emigrants during this period.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.