Plentiful Country

By Tyler Anbinder

From the award-winning author of Five Points and City of Dreams, a breathtaking new history of the Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States during the Great Potato Famine, showing how their strivings in and beyond New York exemplify the astonishing tenacity and improbable triumph of Irish America.

Details

Adult non fiction
Published: 09/05/2024
ISBN number: 9781804186992
Price: £22.00
Imprint: Eriu
Length: 512 pages
Edition: Hardback

Plentiful Country

By Tyler Anbinder

Details

Adult non fiction
Published: 09/05/2024
ISBN number: 9781804186992
Price: £22.00
Imprint: Eriu
Length: 512 pages
Edition: Hardback

From the award-winning author of Five Points and City of Dreams, a breathtaking new history of the Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States during the Great Potato Famine, showing how their strivings in and beyond New York exemplify the astonishing tenacity and improbable triumph of Irish America.

Uncover the gripping narrative of Irish immigrants who transformed America in the aftermath of the Great Hunger. Tyler Anbinder’s landmark work exposes the grit and resilience of the Famine Irish, defying hardship to redefine the American dream. From the bustling streets of New York to the heart of a nation in the middle of change, the compelling journey of these unrecognised heroes is unveiled, painting a vibrant scene of hope that echoes through the heart of America.

A captivating testament to courage and perseverance, this book is a must-read, illuminating a pivotal chapter in the making of modern America, a testament to the enduring spirit that forged a new home in the land of opportunity. Drawing on previously unavailable records and a ten-year research initiative, stories of the refugees who settled in New York City are reclaimed.  Plentiful Country is a compelling tribute to the resilience of these individuals.

Authors

Tyler Anbinder