Ireland's Welcome To The Stranger: Or An Excursion Through Ireland, In 1844 And 1845 (1847)

Nicholson, Asenath

ISBN 10: 1437271359 / ISBN 13: 9781437271355

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ireland's Welcome To The Stranger: Or An Excursion Through Ireland, In 1844 And 1845 (1847)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437271359
• ISBN 13: 9781437271355
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger: Or An Excursion Through Ireland, In 1844 and 1845"" is a book written by Asenath Nicholson and published in 1847. The book is a travelogue that documents Nicholson's journey through Ireland during the years 1844 and 1845. Nicholson, an American woman, traveled through Ireland with the purpose of observing and documenting the conditions of the Irish people, particularly those who were impoverished and suffering from the effects of the Great Famine.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different region of Ireland. Nicholson describes the landscapes, people, and customs of each area. She also provides detailed accounts of the living conditions of the Irish people, including their struggles with poverty, hunger, and disease.In addition to her observations of the Irish people, Nicholson also includes her own reflections on the political and social issues of the time. She criticizes the British government's handling of the famine and the policies that led to the suffering of the Irish people.""Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the conditions of Ireland during the mid-19th century. It is also a compelling travelogue that offers a vivid portrait of the Irish people and their culture.For The Purpose Of Personally Investigating The Condition Of The Poor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.