An Unstoppable Force: The Scottish Exodus to Canada

by Lucille H. Campey

This book provides the first exhaustive study of the great Scottish exodus to Canada written in modern times. Using wide-ranging sources, some previously untapped, Lucille Campey examines the driving forces behind the Scottish exodus and traces the remarkable progress of Scottish colonizers across Canada. Mythology and truth are considered side by side as their story unfolds. Scots had a profound impact on Canada and shaped the course of its history. This book is essential reading for those who wish to understand why they came and the enormity of their achievements in Canada.

Genres: Canada, History

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very well researched, and it makes a compelling assertion that the "victim" narrative of the Highlander emigration in history was/is a factually baseless political narrative. I had previously read the books she mentions. I had had my doubts about that victim narrative, and she pulled together excellent data to totally deconstruct it, and further backed it up with a plausible rational as to how the victim narrative was in the political best interest of those that created & spread it all around. I'm a F&I Re-enactor, 42nd Royal Highlander, and quite a few friends buy into the victim narrative because it's in the books that we've read about Highlander history. I'll be referencing her book a lot in the next few years ago. My biggest peeve with the book is that it could have been better written, and brought to life more with excepts from personal diaries, letters, etc. There are some in here, but more would have made it much more interesting.

[Christine Chesters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the book for genealogy purposes!

[Beth Gundlach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used for genealogy research. Excellent source.

[Jbondandrews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Similar book that I read about Highlanders going to Canada, no real mention of the First Nation peoples.