In this fourth and final volume of The Complete Book of Emigrants Peter Wilson Coldham brings the story of English emigration in the colonial period to a natural if uneventful close. Voluntary emigration from the British Isles went into a steep decline after the year 1750; only to rise again sharply from 1770 and to reach epidemic proportions by 1773; a year of great economic hardship in Britain. Involuntary emigration; on the other hand; the forced transportation of criminals of almost every degree; rose sharply during the period; from a yearly total of 500 in 1750 to 1;000 in 1774-75. The records drawn on; in addition to the usual sources; include port books; plantation apprenticeship bindings; and treasury records of emigrants departing from English ports. Now that it is completed; Mr. Coldham's remarkable achievement identifies about 100;000 English emigrants to colonial Amkerica from virtually every reference that can be found in England.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Saving Connecticut...By HMS WarspiteThe "King Philip's War" of 1675-1676 pitted a coalition of New England Indian tribes against their English colonist neighbors in a bloody conflict that cost hundreds of lives and displaced significant numbers of people on both sides. Of note; the colony of Connecticut suffered less devastation and enjoyed more military success. Historian and Army office Jason Warren argues Connecticut's moderate policy towards its resident Indians led directly to military success in what he terms the Great Narragansett War; with far fewer friendly casualties than in other New England colonies."Connecticut Unscathed" is author Warren's exploration of Connecticut's role in the larger war; and how its policy of moderation worked to its advantage. Connecticut treated its Indians; with few exceptions; as fellow residents of the land. Few of its Indians appear to have joined the hostile Narragansett coalition; or to have assisted Indian war parties raiding inside Connecticut. Connecticut also took active measures to defend itself; fortifying its towns and using its own troops on the battlefield; crucially; in conjunction with Indian allies.The author has certainly done his research; and the narrative reflects that knowledge. The narrative is also informed by the author's experience in the modern day U.S. Army; informed by years of conflict in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The result is an excellent and highly readable analysis of the war and how it played out in Connecticut. The book includes a nicely informative set of sketch maps. Highly recommended to students of the era; and to the general reader with a little patience for an occasionally technically dense read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you really love history and want to learn more than just names ...By allen campbellIf you really love history and want to learn more than just names and dates this is a great book.1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Well doneBy sarah caliandriWell written-looks like Connecticut was on the right track with how it treated Native Americans.
