Far Off in Sunlit Places by Jim Hewitson

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Far Off in Sunlit Places by Jim Hewitson

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Summary

Examining the impact of Scottish emigration on Australia and New Zealand up to the second World War. The author looks at the impact of the Scots, their continuing Scottishness, integration and achievements. Hewitson has traced the lives of many individuals who have contributed to the life and society of their new world.

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Far Off in Sunlit Places by Jim Hewitson

Following up his previous journey among the Scots in America, Jim Hewitson moves to the second great area of Scottish settlement - Australia and New Zealand. Focusing on the period up until World War II, the book examines in an anecdotal style the impact of the Scots - both positive and negative in the shaping of new lands, their continuing Scottishness, their integration and their achievements.

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ISBN 13 9780862417758
ISBN 10 0862417759
Title Far Off in Sunlit Places
Author Jim Hewitson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2001-01-01
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.