The Scot In British North America V1 (1880)

By W.J. Rattray

Book Overview

The Scot In British North America V1 is a historical book written by William Jordan Rattray and published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish influence in the development of British North America, particularly in the areas of politics, religion, and culture. The author explores the role of Scottish settlers in the formation of the Canadian Confederation, the establishment of Presbyterianism in North America, and the impact of Scottish traditions and values on Canadian society. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent Scottish figures in North America, such as John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir William Alexander, the founder of Nova Scotia. This comprehensive and informative book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish migration and its impact on North America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168108853
• ISBN13: 9781168108852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"