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Title Emigrant Tracts 12-18
Author Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Date 1851-1852
Document Type Printed Book
Publisher Information Printed by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Reference 4406.c.4.(1-18.)
Library / Archive British Library
Collection Name General Reference Collection
Description The first of a two part bound volume of emigrant tracts produced by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. These tracts take the form of morality tales, letters advising groups such as young girls and unmarried men about how they should behave on board emigrant ships, and guides for families preparing to emigrate and what they should do upon arrival. These guides provide both religious and practical guidance, such as advice on how and where to seek employment upon arrival in the colonies.
Theme(s) Religion, Ethnic Identity and Community Relations; Departures: Port Conditions and Organisation; Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences
Country (from) United Kingdom; Ireland
Country (to) Australia; New Zealand
Places London, England; Hobart, Tasmania, Sydney, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Nationality English; Australian
Keywords religion, Christianity, morality, morals, ethics, female emigration, dangers, Bible, teachings, behaviour, family emigration, separation, education, hygiene, health and sickness, literature, missionary, aborigine, race, racism, conversion, passage, young emigrants, journey conditions, agriculture, settlement, travel, livestock, shepherd, employment, labour, geography, climate, supplies, rations
Language English
Document(s) linked to Emigrant Tracts 1-11
Copyright British Library