After the Hector
The Scottish Pioneers of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, 1773-1852

The arrival of the 'Hector' in 1773, with nearly 200 Scottish passengers, sparked a huge influx of Scots to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. This title offers a documented and detailed account of one of the greatest early migrations of Scots to North America.

Hard facts show that most emigration was voluntary, self-financed and pursued by people expecting to improve their economic prospects. A combination of push and pull factors brought Scots to Nova Scotia, laying down a rich and deep seam of Scottish culture that continues to flourish. Extensively documented with all known passenger lists and details of over three hundred ship crossings, this book tells their story.

Preface
The New World Beckons
The Hector Arrives in 1773
The Loyalist Emigrants
Creating a New Scotland
The Attractions of the Timber Trade
Cape Breton's Growing Popularity
Nova Scotia's Lingering Appeal
Poor But Defiant: Cape Breton's Pioneer Scots
Ships &
Atlantic Crossings
The Scottish Legacy
Appendices
Index.