The Famine Ships: The Irish Exodus to America - Hardcover

Laxton, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805053131 ISBN 13: 9780805053135

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1997

Synopsis

A readable popular history, complemented by color paintings, passenger lists, and other memorabilia, traces the history of the emigrants from Ireland's potato famine between 1846 and 1851, highlighting the compelling stories of individuals. 12,500 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Edward Laxton is of Irish descent. He was the news editor of England's Daily Express and Daily Mirror for nearly thirty years. The Famine Ships is his second book. He lives in England.

From AudioFile:

England's attempts to subdue its island neighbor are a sorry tale at best, but no invasion or repression could have done the incredible damage of the 1846 potato blight. For five years thereafter, the crop failure forced the Irish to flee their land in any way they could. Scott recites the horrific saga of their trials and travels, often in tones of underlying fury, yet mostly with a compassionate voice that underscores the terrible occasions described in Laxton's somewhat dry words. The work is episodic, random and, at times, repetitive, but Scott's sensibility and ability to bring to life the stilted tone of the era make this a worthwhile listening experience. S.B.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0805053131
• ISBN 13: 9780805053135
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250