Quality of Life and Early British Migration

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Focusing on the experiences of early modern Britons, this book explores the quality of life for emigrants traveling to the New World due to advancements in shipbuilding. It delves into the lives of those under indenture in the 17th century, particularly in the Carolinas and Chesapeake Bay, as well as Britons transported to Australia in the mid-19th century. Utilizing state records and personal diaries, the author profiles emigrants by gender and age, while situating their journeys within the social and political landscapes of their times.