An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America
CHAPTER III.
CAUSES THAT LED TO EMIGRATION.
Results of Clanship--Opposed to Emigration--Emigration to Ulster Expatriation of 7000--Changed Condition of Highlanders--Lands Rented Dissatisfaction--Luxurious Landlords--Action of Chiefs in Skye--Deplorable State of Affairs--Sheep-Farming--Improvements--Buchanan's Description--Famine--Class of Emigrants--America--Hardships and Disappointments 60