Far Off in Sunlit Places Jim Hewitson

Name: 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: Scots in Australia and New Zealand 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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GOR012043130

ISBN 13

9780862417758

ISBN 10

0862417759

Title

Far Off in Sunlit Places: Scots in Australia and New Zealand by Jim Hewitson

Author

Jim Hewitson

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Birlinn General

Year published

20010101

Number of pages

320

Prizes

N/A

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins