Scotland's Mark On America (1921)

Scotland's Mark On America, written by George Fraser Black and first published in 1921, is a comprehensive study of the influence that Scottish immigrants had on the development of the United States. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of Scottish settlers in the American Revolution, the Scottish contribution to American literature, and the impact of Scottish engineering and technology on American industry.The author provides a detailed history of Scottish immigration to America, tracing the arrival of the first Scottish settlers in the early 17th century up to the mass migration of the 19th century. He explores the reasons why Scots left their homeland, including economic hardship, religious persecution, and political unrest, and examines the challenges they faced in adapting to life in America.Throughout the book, Black highlights the contributions that Scots made to American society and culture. He discusses the Scottish influence on American politics, education, and religion, and profiles notable Scottish-Americans such as Andrew Carnegie, John Muir, and Alexander Graham Bell.Scotland's Mark On America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish immigration to the United States and the impact that Scots had on American society. The book is well-researched and engagingly written, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.