Journey Through Boston Irish History

Auteurs

• Dennis P. Ryan

Séries

• Images d'Amérique : Massachusetts

Paramètres

• 130 pages
• 5 heures de lecture

• Cartes et voyages
• Géographie & Topographie
• Histoire
• Histoire du monde

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Focusing on the rich history of Boston's Irish immigrants, this comprehensive photographic record showcases rare images sourced from various archives and collections. It chronicles the journey from the devastating Irish famine of the 1840s to the election of John F. Kennedy, highlighting the community's political, social, and cultural transformations. Notable figures such as pugilist John L. Sullivan and Mayor James Michael Curley are featured, alongside significant institutions like hospitals and orphanages established by the Irish. The book offers a poignant tribute to their enduring legacy.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 1999
• Reliure: (rigide)