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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Emigrant Tracts 12-18 |
| Author | Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge |
| Date | 1851-1852 |
| Document Type | Printed Book |
| Publisher Information | Printed by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge |
| Reference | 4406.c.4.(1-18.) |
| Library / Archive | British Library |
| Collection Name | General Reference Collection |
| Description | The first of a two part bound volume of emigrant tracts produced by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. These tracts take the form of morality tales, letters advising groups such as young girls and unmarried men about how they should behave on board emigrant ships, and guides for families preparing to emigrate and what they should do upon arrival. These guides provide both religious and practical guidance, such as advice on how and where to seek employment upon arrival in the colonies. |
| Theme(s) | Religion, Ethnic Identity and Community Relations; Departures: Port Conditions and Organisation; Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences |
| Country (from) | United Kingdom; Ireland |
| Country (to) | Australia; New Zealand |
| Places | London, England; Hobart, Tasmania, Sydney, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | English; Australian |
| Keywords | religion, Christianity, morality, morals, ethics, female emigration, dangers, Bible, teachings, behaviour, family emigration, separation, education, hygiene, health and sickness, literature, missionary, aborigine, race, racism, conversion, passage, young emigrants, journey conditions, agriculture, settlement, travel, livestock, shepherd, employment, labour, geography, climate, supplies, rations |
| Language | English |
| Document(s) linked to |
Emigrant Tracts 1-11 |
| Copyright | British Library |
