- Paperback: 292 pages
- Publisher: The Grimsay Press (5 Feb 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845300327
- ISBN-13: 978-1845300326
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,763,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Scots migrating to colonial Western Australia were part of a nineteenth century trend taking Scots to various corners of the world. By the mid-nineteenth century Scots were scattered across the globe, most noticeably in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, continuing a tradition existing since the seventeenth century. But while the large groups of Scottish migrants are well known, smaller groups of Scots such as existed in Western Australia are the least recognised in settler historiography. Focussing on the lives of the first Scots arriving in the Swan River colony from 1829 to 1850, A Semblance of Scotland shows how not all Scots went out to areas with large groups of compatriots. Westralian Scots can be seen as an example of small migrant groups that, rather than be absorbed, can and do retain a strong sense of identity. Leigh S. L. Straw tutors in History at the Conservatorium of Music and at the University of New South Wales. Leigh migrated to Western Australia from Kinross, Scotland in 1988 at the age of ten. Leigh has published articles on Scottish migration to WA, presented at various conferences and is a contributor to the forthcoming Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia. She is currently researching Scottish migration to colonial Tasmania. She lives in Sydney with her husband Tony whom she loves just as much as her White West Highland Terrier, Bonnie.
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One of a kind, 5 Mar 2006
By Emma Greenaway - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Semblance of Scotland: Scottish Identity in Colonial Western Australia (Paperback)
This book is the first of its kind to focus on the identity of Scots migrating to colonial Western Australia between 1829 and 1850.
It is captivating, informative and is a great contribution to Scottish and Australian history, especially in its focus on individual, migrant histories.
The author has captured the true essence of the Westralian Scots, and illustrates that whilst they were small group of migrants, their passionate and strong sense of Scottish idenity was not lost or absorbed, but rather, celebrated. Whilst the book focuses on personal histories, it also has a sense of fun, delving into the lives these Scots with excerpts relating to their songs, drinking and reading. This book is perfect for anyone with any Scottish roots or an interest in Scottish migration. It's well developed, alluring, and the best history book I have ever read.
I highly recommend this book.
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