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To the ends of the earth : Scotland's global diaspora, 1750-2010
Devine, T. M. (Thomas Martin)2011
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The Scots are one of the world's greatest nations of emigrants. This text takes many famous stories and removes layers of myth and sentiment to reveal the no less startling truth, paying particular attention to the exceptional Scottish role as traders, missionaries and soldiers.
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London : Allen Lane, 2011.
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xvii, 397 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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9780713997446 (hbk)0713997443 (hbk)
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English
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Hudson's Bay CompanyStromnessOrkneyRae, John
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