Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849

By Asenath Nicholson,

Book cover of Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849

Book description

"Annals of the Famine in Ireland" is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the effects and contributing causes of the Great Famine. But it is not a history. It does not merely trot out facts and figures. Rather, it is a personal and emotional response from an eye-witness…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is an eyewitness account of the Great Hunger in Ireland for the years 1847-1849, written by an American woman who felt pity for the poor Irish immigrants fleeing their native land. Her first trip to Ireland was just before the Great Hunger and although conditions were bad then, they were much worse on her second visit. Her accounts allow the reader to see what takes place through her eyes and they are harrowing at times. Not only does the author inform us of the dire situation of the poor but she also pays tribute to those who lost their…

Want books like Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849?

Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849.

Browse books like Annals of the Famine in Ireland, in 1847, 1848, and 1849

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in Ireland, the Great Famine in Ireland, and the Irish?

Ireland 303 books
The Irish 64 books