Receiving Erin's Children
Book description
Between 1845 and 1855, 2 million Irish men and women fled their famine-ravaged homeland, many to settle in large British and American cities that were already wrestling with a complex array of urban problems. In this innovative work of comparative urban history, Matthew Gallman looks at how two cities, Philadelphia…
Why read it?
1 author picked Receiving Erin's Children as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a book for members of the Irish diaspora. It tells of the experiences of your ancestors as they fled the conditions prevailing in their homeland.
Often single members of families whose objective was to earn money they could send back to Ireland in order to enable those family members left behind to follow. Too often the welcome they found, after travelling in appalling conditions as human cargo in ships unsuitable for the purpose, was not as warm as they had expected.
A story relevant today as we grapple with the problems created by modern migration from war- and/or…
From Frank's list on helping you understand the Irish potato famine.
Want books like Receiving Erin's Children?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Receiving Erin's Children.
Browse books like Receiving Erin's Children
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Irish Americans, immigrants, and Philadelphia?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Irish Americans, immigrants, and Philadelphia.