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Why did large numbers of Scots leave a temperate climate to live permanently in parts of the world where greater temperature extreme was the norm? The long nineteenth century was a period consistently cooler than now, and Scotland remains the coldest of the British nations. Nineteenth-century meteorologists turned to environmental determinism to explain the persistence of agricultural shortage and to identify the atmospheric conditions that exacerbated the incidence of death and disease in the towns. In these cases, the logic of emigration and the benefits of an alternative climate were compelling. Emigration agents portrayed their favoured climate in order to pull migrants in their direction. The climate reasons, pressures and incentives that resulted in the movement of people have been neither straightforward nor uniform. There are known structural features that contextualize the migration experience, chief among them being economic and demographic factors. By building on the work of historical climatologists, and the availability of long-run climate data, for the first time the emigration history of Scotland is examined through the lens of the nation’s climate. In significant per capita numbers, the Scots left the cold country behind; yet the ‘homeland’ remained an unbreakable connection for the diaspora.

Originally published in 1922, this book contains a series of passages in English intended for translation into French. The text was created as an additional tool for teachers who had worked through the translation passages in Cambridge's Manual of French Composition. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French language, translation and the history of education.

Includes appendix, The trial of Louis Riel: p.391-408.

In 'The Canadian North-west,' Graeme Mercer Adam provides an invigorating exploration of a region rich in history and cultural tapestry. This work, reproduced in modern format by DigiCat Publishing, captures the spirit of its time through a vivid recounting of the development and potential of Canada's expansive northwestern territories. Adam's narrative is characterized by a detailed, descriptive style that immerses readers in the landscape and life of the late 19th and early 20th century Canadian frontier. It stands as an important document in the broader context of Canadian literature and historiography, offering readers insight into the nation's burgeoning identity and its relationship to the land. Graeme Mercer Adam, a Scottish-Canadian editor, historian, and literary figure, was deeply influenced by the culture and changes he observed in the post-Confederation period of Canada. His background and firsthand experiences equipped him with the knowledge and passion to write comprehensively about Canada's untamed North-west. His work is informed by his enthusiasm for documenting the burgeoning nation's resources and possibilities, contributing significantly to the canon of Canadiana and the historical understanding of the era. For enthusiasts of Canadian history, as well as those fascinated by the exploration and settlement of new territories, 'The Canadian North-west' offers a poignant literary journey. Adam's meticulous documentation and his eloquence in conveying the grandeur and challenges of the region make this book an essential read. Readers will find in this classic an inspiring contemplation of nature, human endeavor, and the ever-evolving saga of a country's expansion and evolution. It is a testament to the undying significance of the Canadian frontier in the world's collective literary heritage.

A battle is being fought within corporations. Shareholders want managers to make their shares as valuable as possible, managers want shareholders to leave them alone, and the board of directors is caught in the middle. The Firm Divided shows how strong boards persuade managers to do what's best for shareholders-and why weak boards don't. Graeme Guthrie blends the stories of particular firms and individuals with the insights of scholarly research, enhancing understanding of how seemingly separate events are consequences of the separation of ownership and control, the ultimate cause of manager-shareholder conflict. Boards of directors can affect the outcome of this conflict by monitoring managers, providing incentives for managers to work in shareholders' best interests, delegating monitoring to outside parties, and influencing the effectiveness of the market for corporate control. How directors do this depends on how they weigh their fiduciary duty to shareholders against the close ties that bind them to senior executives. The Firm Divided provides conceptual insight, underpinned by research into corporate governance, into board-manager interactions. It shows how tools that can benefit shareholders when used by strong boards can actually harm shareholders when used by weak boards. Guthrie provides a 360 degree view of firms, exploring the ways in which each player pursues their own goals, with examples from a range of firms in diverse industries.

Originally published in 1941, this book provides a guide to French composition aimed at university students and the higher classes in schools. The text contains various passages for translation, with the level of difficulty indicated, and examples of model translations. Information is also presented on the key aspects of composition, including descriptive vocabulary, homonyms and synonyms, grammar, and style. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French language, the process of composition and the history of education.

Neurology is an exciting and evolving clinical science. The fact that many previously untreatable diseases are now known to be not only treatable, but preventable, has raised new optimism for the probability that treatments will emerge for other currently incurable neurologic disorders. This book is written and illustrated for students of clinical

Documents the development of the Party and its policies from 1909 to the 1977 election; does not deal with Aboriginal affairs policy.

Mid-19th century Scottish nationalism has been perceived as weak, failing to produce a parliamentary challenge. The European revolutions were set alight in 1848 yet missed Great Britain; for Scotland a British/imperial agenda was said to dominate. This failure of Scottish nationalism is an orthodoxy long overdue for challenge. From an analysis of the major expressions of national identity in mid-century, it is stressed that Scottish nationalism demanded equality with England within the Union of 1707. Strange as it may be to 20th-century eyes, Scotland wanted more Union, not less. Nor was it weak for its lack of rhetoric of parliamentary independence. Unionist-nationalism flowed from its axis of a British state and a Scottish civil society in the 1830-1860 period.