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CHAPTER III.. Causes That Led to Emigration.

An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America · J. P. MacLean — chapter 3 of 31 · ~34 words · public domain

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CAUSES THAT LED TO EMIGRATION.

Results of Clanship--Opposed to Emigration--Emigration to Ulster Expatriation of 7000--Changed Condition of Highlanders--Lands Rented Dissatisfaction--Luxurious Landlords--Action of Chiefs in Skye--Deplorable State of Affairs--Sheep-Farming--Improvements--Buchanan's Description--Famine--Class of Emigrants--America--Hardships and Disappointments 60

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