02358cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000290012924500320015826400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801280040752013460053553400450188165300410192665300340196785600430200148456UtSlPG20260610134120.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a23000777 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aJeffs, Harry,d1860-193810aHomes and Careers in Canada 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2015-03-10 aProduced by David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net a"Homes and Careers in Canada" by H. Jeffs is a practical guide exploring the immigrant experience in Canada, likely written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the motivations behind emigration to Canada, the development of its territories, and the prospects for settlers seeking new lives in this vast country. It appeals to those considering moving to Canada, detailing the opportunities that the country offers for personal and economic growth. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the significant influx of immigrants to Canada, particularly from the British Isles and the United States, with insights into their aspirations for a better life. Jeffs shares his experiences from a cross-country journey, emphasizing conversations with officials and citizens that shaped his understanding of the country’s potential. The chapter intricately discusses the bleak socio-economic conditions driving emigration, such as stagnant wages and lack of opportunities in Britain, while contrasting these with the promise of land ownership and prosperity available in Canada. This context illustrates the allure of Canada as a land of opportunity, while also examining the initial challenges faced by new arrivals adjusting to a different climate and agricultural practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCanada -- Emigration and immigration aCanada -- Economic conditions40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48456