The Irish potato famine

Fradin, Dennis B.

Book 2012

"Provides comprehensive information on the history leading up to the Irish potato famine, presents accounts of narrow escapes, and discusses the legacy of the event"--Provided by publisher.

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Great escapes

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ISBN:

9781608704736

Description:

80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction: "Living, walking ghosts"
The roots of the famine
The Great Irish Potato Famine
Escape from the Great Famine
The Irish diaspora
Afterword: Meanwhile, back in Ireland...
Glossary
Timeline

LCCN:

2010018788

Control Number:

841355

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