Voyagers to the West: A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution
Voyagers to the West: A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988720
Book • Nonfiction
America • 1770s
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Voyagers to the West: A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution, Bernard Bailyn examines the migration of individuals to America before the American Revolution, analyzing emigration records and personal accounts. The narrative illustrates the diverse backgrounds, motivations, and experiences of these people, contributing to a greater understanding of America's early population formation.
Informative
Contemplative
Challenging
Mysterious
Melancholic
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Bernard Bailyn's Voyagers to the West offers a detailed examination of British migration to America before the Revolution, praised for meticulous research and engaging narrative. Critics note its depth may challenge casual readers, but its insights into migration patterns and motives are valued. Some feel its dense demographic data detracts from accessibility.
Who Should Read Voyagers to the West: A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution?
Readers interested in early American history and migration patterns would enjoy Bernard Bailyn’s Voyagers to the West. Similar in depth and narrative style to David Hackett Fischer’s Albion’s Seed, it appeals to those fascinated by the socio-political forces shaping America pre-Revolution.
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Book • Nonfiction
America • 1770s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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