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Author Cohn, Raymond L., 1950-

Title Mass migration under sail : European immigration to the antebellum United States / Raymond L. Cohn.

Publication Info. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  304.873 C678M    Check Shelf
Description xv, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-249) and index.
Contents A unique period for immigration -- The onset and European origins of mass immigration -- The jump in immigrant volume around 1830 -- Push, pull, and other factors in Antebellum immigration -- Who were the immigrants? -- The trip from Europe to the United States -- The immigrants in the United States -- The effects of immigration on the United States.
Summary "Dr. Cohn provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the economic history of European immigration to the antebellum United States, using and evaluating the available data as well as presenting new data. This analysis centers on immigration from the three most important source countries - Ireland, Germany, and Great Britain - and examines the volume of immigration, how many individuals came from each country during the antebellum period, and why those numbers increased."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject European Americans -- History -- 19th century.
Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
Europe -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
European Americans -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
Immigrants -- United States -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects -- History -- 19th century.
Europe -- Emigration and immigration -- Economic aspects -- History -- 19th century.
Europe -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
United States -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
ISBN 9780521513227 hardback
0521513227 hardback
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