MANNION JOHN
Irish Settlements in Eastern Canada : A study of cultural transfer and Adaptation
Toronto, University of Toronto Press. 1978, Reprint of 1974 Edition. Paperbound, 8 vo. Book, printed paepr covers, 219 pages. illustrated, (maps), minor cover spots, ink names on half-title, CONTENTS: I. The Atlantic migrations and the transit of culture: Problems and literature -- II. Irish immigration and settlement in the New World study areas -- III. The settlement pattern -- IV. Field systems -- V. Farm technology -- VI. Farm outbuildings -- VII. The dwelling house -- VIII. ransfer and adaptation: a summary --Glossary -- Appendixes -- Selected bibliography on European ethnic group settlement in rural North America -- Index , Among the vast migration of European peasants to North America during the nineteenth century, the largest group came from southern Ireland, Celtic, Catholic, rural, pre-industrial, many of them nevertheless settled in cities, but an appreciable number, particularly in eastern Canada, took up land and farmed. This study examines three areas of Irish settlement -- the Avalon peninsula, Miramichi, and Peterborough "Among the vast migration of European peasants to North America during the nineteenth century, the largest group came from southern Ireland, Celtic, Catholic, rural, pre-industrial, many of them nevertheless settled in cities, but an appreciable number, particularly in eastern Canada, took up land and farmed. This study examines three areas of Irish settlement -- the Avalon peninsula, Miramichi, and Peterborough.." Notes: Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral - University of Toronto). Very Good.

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Keywords: Irish -- Canada. , History / Historical Geography. ,Irish. Genealogy