Swiss Immigration to Canada: Achievements, Testimonies, Relations

xvi, 221 pages. Footnotes and Selected Bibliography. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos plus many recent colour photos. Published upon the occasion of the 100th anniversary of official relations between Switzerland and Western Canada in 2013. "In the nineteenth century Switzerland was not a wealthy country. Emigration movements on a larger scale began especially during times of crisis in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. One of the main destinations for the Swiss emigrants was the North American continent. Canada played its role as a major destination from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1930's." - Preface. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy.; 4to - over 9" - 12" tall; Swiss Immigration to Canada, Swiss Pioneers in Canada, Swiss Colonies, Swiss Group Settlements, Swiss Diplomacy, Switzerland - Canada Relations, Swiss Clubs, Swiss Humanitarian Work,

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ISBN: 0992140005

ISBN-13: 9780992140007

Publisher: Consulate General of Switzerland

Year: 2013

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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