True Picture of Emigration: or Fourteen Years in the Interior of North America

A True Picture of Emigration: or Fourteen Years in the Interior of North America, written by Rebecca Burlend in 1848, recounts the experiences of an English family who emigrated from Yorkshire to Pike County, Illinois in 1831. This firsthand account details their voyage and the challenges they faced while establishing themselves as farmers on the American frontier. Burlend's narrative offers a candid perspective on the difficulties and successes of emigration during this period, making it a significant contribution to the literature on American migration.