Examines the reasons why so many immigrants from Ireland came to the United States between 1845 and 1850, many fleeing the potato famine which was causing widespread starvation, and discusses where they settled and what their lives were like in the new country.
year: 2004
call number/section: 973
subjects: irish americans, history, 19th century, juvenile literature, immigrants, united states, ireland, history, 19th century, juvenile literature, famine, 1845-1852, united states