Atlantic Canada's Irish Immigrants - (Irish in Canada) by Lucille H Campey (Paperback)

About the Book

Challenging the commonplace view that the Irish immigration saga was primarily driven by dire events in Ireland, Lucille Campey's groundbreaking work redraws the picture of early Irish settlement in Atlantic Canada. Extensively documented, and drawing on all known passenger lists of the period, the book is essential reading.

Book Synopsis

Challenging the commonplace view that the Irish immigration saga was primarily driven by dire events in Ireland, Lucille Campey's groundbreaking work redraws the picture of early Irish settlement in Atlantic Canada. Extensively documented, and drawing on all known passenger lists of the period, the book is essential reading.

Review Quotes

Atlantic Canada's Irish Immigrants is a missing chapter in the story of many Canadian families.

Drawing on the immigrants' own words, the book looks at their experiences, origins in Ireland, the voyage, where they settled, and how they lived afterwards.... A mine of information for the family historian.

The book is of immense help in understanding the settlement patterns of the Irish in the Atlantic Provinces. An excellent work, and well-recommended.

About the Author

Lucille H. Campey was born in Ottawa. A professional researcher and historian, she has a master's degree in medieval history from Leeds University and a Ph.D. from Aberdeen University in emigration history. She is the author of eight books on early Scottish emigration to Canada and three on English emigration to Canada. She was the recipient of the 2016 Prix du Québec for her work researching Irish emigration to Canada. She lives near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.