Little Immigrants - Softcover

Bagnell, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0773673423 ISBN 13: 9780773673427

Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd, 1991

Synopsis

The Little Immigrants is a tale of compassion and courage and a vivid account of a deep and moving part of Canadian heritage. In the early years after Confederation, the rising nation needed workers that could take advantage of the abundant resources. Until the time of the Depression, 100,000 impoverished children from the British Isles were sent overseas by well-meaning philanthropists to solve the colony's farm-labour shortage.

They were known as the "home children," and they were lonely and frightened youngsters to whom a new life in Canada meant only hardship and abuse.

About this title

About the Author

Kenneth Bagnell
is a longtime journalist, broadcaster and traveller whose essays have appeared over many years in most of Canada?s major newspapers and magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773673423
• ISBN 13: 9780773673427
• Binding: Paperback