Emigration And Colonization; Embodying The Results Of A Mission To Great Britain And Ireland, During The Years 1839, 1840, 1841, And 1842; Including A Correspondence With Many Distinguished Noblemen And Gentlemen, Several Of The Governors Of Canada, Etc.;
by ROLPH, Thomas [1801-1858]
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About This Item
London: John Mortimer, 1844., 1844. 8vo. pp. xii, 376. with list of subscribers. lacking half-title. modern quarter calf (light foxing to outer leaves). First Edition of this detailed account of the author's activities as emigration agent for Upper Canada and the province of Canada from 1839 to 1843. Rolph came to the colony from England in 1833, and established himself as a physician in Ancaster, near Hamilton. His active promotion of emigration, as evidenced by his previously published 'Brief Account' (Dundas: 1836) was partly responsible for his appointment. Kress C.6448. Lande 764. Morgan p. 325. Sabin 72879. TPL 2546 (lacking list of subscribers?). Story p. 610. DCB VIII pp. 764-65.. F.
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- Emigration And Colonization; Embodying The Results Of A Mission To Great Britain And Ireland, During The Years 1839, 1840, 1841, And 1842; Including A Correspondence With Many Distinguished Noblemen And Gentlemen, Several Of The Governors Of Canada, Etc.;
- Author
- ROLPH, Thomas [1801-1858]
- Book Condition
- Used
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- F
- Publisher
- London: John Mortimer, 1844.
- Date Published
- 1844
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- CANADIANA/AMERICANA
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- Canadiana/Americana;
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