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Great Britain Great Britain Emigration and immigration History 17th century Jamestown (Va.) History 17th century United States United States Emigration and immigration History 17th century War brides Women Women immigrants Women immigrants Colonies Great Britain History Women immigrants Colonies Great Britain Social conditionsBarrett, Duncan
Summary: "Worn down by years of war and hardship, girls like Sylvia, Margaret, and Gwendolyn were thrilled when American GI's arrived in Britain with their exotic accents, handsome uniforms and aura of Hollywood glamor. Others, like Rae, who distrusted the Yanks, were eventually won over by their easy charm. So when VE Day finally came, for the 70,000 women who'd become GI brides, it was tinged with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.53 BARPotter, Jennifer
Summary: "In 1621, 57 women undertook a three-month journey to Jamestown after responding to an advert placed by the Virginia Company of London calling for maids 'young and uncorrupt' to make wives for its planters in the New Colony. Although the women travelled of their own free will, the Company was in effect selling them at a profit, having set a bride price of 150 lbs. of tobacco for each woman...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018