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| The Scottish Pioneers of Upper Canada, 1784-1855: Glengarry and Beyond | 
 enlarge | Author: Lucille H. Campey
Publisher: Natural Heritage Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 47870
Media: Paperback
Pages: 376
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1897045018
EAN: 9781897045015
ASIN: 1897045018
Publication Date: May 16, 2005
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Scottish Pioneers June 21, 2006
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There is no doubt that Lucille H. Campey is an authority on Scottish immigration.
She provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the nature of Scottish settlement patterns in Upper Canada. Campey examines major settlements and discusses in detail the peoples' origins, circumstances for arrival and the consequences of their presence in Ontario.
Highlanders settlers arrived in Upper Canada following the American Revolution in 1784. They were "fiercely loyal to the British Crown" and their presence would act as a defensive measure against any Yankee invasion. They established residence in Glengarry, Perth and Lanark and eventually moved as the frontier expanded across western Upper Canada. Eventually, word of the favourable conditions spread, and before long fellow Scots poured into the region.
These early pioneers had the finances to settle in Upper Canada unlike those who followed in the latter years who required government assistance. Contrary to popular belief most Scots "arrived safely and in good health". However, emigration societies were formed to assist the less fortunate by channelling funds and organizing departures. After 1815 the government no longer offered free passage as an incentive to emigrate. Scottish larids who originally perceived immigration as a threat soon realized that it was a means of "alleviating [tenants'] distress" and provided assistance during the infamous Highland Clearances. Those who did arrive during this period were destitute with little means to travel beyond the port. These farmers, labourers and weavers hailed from Invernesshire, Lanarkshire, Argyll and the Hebrides sailed on timber ships that were "generally of the highest quality". Lord Selkirk and Fr Alexander Macdonell worked tirelessly to tend to the needs of the new settlers while Thomas Talbot referred to Highlanders as a `stupid, ignorant, obstinate and vindictive race.'
Given the Scots early arrival and ability to adapt to isolation it is little wonder they flourished. Arriving in greater numbers Lowlander Scots assimilated fairly easily while Highlanders spoke Gaelic and retained their clannish customs. The Scots promoted their culture through music, the Highland games and shaped the future province of Ontario through education, business, politics and the arts.
Readers will appreciate Campey's meticulous research. Numerous pictures, tables and maps fill the pages. In addition to her exhaustive bibliography and archival sources she provides detailed passenger lists that will prove invaluable for future researchers. Campey leaves little doubt that the `Scots are the best and most successful of all emigrants.'
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