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Title:
The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902)
With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
Summary: "The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847" by O'Rourke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the catastrophic impact of the Great Famine in Ireland, exploring not only the events of this specific crisis but also providing insights into earlier famines that shaped the nation's agrarian landscape. The author aims to document the leading facts surrounding the famine, its causes, and its implications on the Irish population, drawing upon various contemporary sources and testimonies to paint a comprehensive picture of the suffering endured during this period. The opening of the book introduces the author’s perspective on the significance of the Irish Famine of 1847, detailing his intent to gather historical accounts before valuable testimonies fade with the passing of those who experienced it. O'Rourke outlines his research process, which involved soliciting information from contemporaries, consulting historical records, and firsthand accounts. Moreover, the beginning sections delve into the history of the potato, its introduction to Ireland, and its eventual dominance as a staple food that would lead to devastation when blight struck the potato crop, showcasing the interconnectedness of agricultural practices and the looming threat of famine in the narrative of Irish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Rourke, John, Canon
EBook No.: 14412
Published: Dec 21, 2004
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852
Subject: Famines -- Ireland -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902)
With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
Summary: "The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847" by O'Rourke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the catastrophic impact of the Great Famine in Ireland, exploring not only the events of this specific crisis but also providing insights into earlier famines that shaped the nation's agrarian landscape. The author aims to document the leading facts surrounding the famine, its causes, and its implications on the Irish population, drawing upon various contemporary sources and testimonies to paint a comprehensive picture of the suffering endured during this period. The opening of the book introduces the author’s perspective on the significance of the Irish Famine of 1847, detailing his intent to gather historical accounts before valuable testimonies fade with the passing of those who experienced it. O'Rourke outlines his research process, which involved soliciting information from contemporaries, consulting historical records, and firsthand accounts. Moreover, the beginning sections delve into the history of the potato, its introduction to Ireland, and its eventual dominance as a staple food that would lead to devastation when blight struck the potato crop, showcasing the interconnectedness of agricultural practices and the looming threat of famine in the narrative of Irish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: O'Rourke, John, Canon
EBook No.: 14412
Published: Dec 21, 2004
Downloads: 132
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852
Subject: Famines -- Ireland -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.