The Little Immigrants

The Orphans Who Came to Canada

Kenneth Bagnell

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English

Dundurn Publishing Group
02 November 2001

History; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Migration, immigration & emigration; Age groups: children

"The Little Immigrants is a tale of compassion and courage and a vivid account of a deep and moving part of Canadian heritage. In the early years after Confederation, the rising nation needed workers that could take advantage of the abundant resources. Until the time of the Depression, 100,000 impoverished children from the British Isles were sent overseas by well-meaning philanthropists to solve the colony's farm-labour shortage. They were known as the 'home children', and they were lonely and frightened youngsters to whom a new life in Canada meant only hardship and abuse. This is an extraordinary but almost forgotten odyssey that the Calgary Herald has called, ""One of the finest pieces of Canadian social history ever to be written""."

By: Kenneth Bagnell
Imprint: Dundurn Publishing Group
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 361g
ISBN: 9781550023701
ISBN 10: 1550023705
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 02 November 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kenneth Bagnell grew up in Nova Scotia and moved to Toronto in the sixties to pursue a career in journalism. He has worked with the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, and has received various awards for magazine writing and editing. He is also a renowned public speaker.