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Letters From Ireland, 1837

Letters From Ireland, 1837

Elizabeth, Charlotte

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Biographies GeneralLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 143269300X
ISBN13: 9781432693008
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters From Ireland, 1837 is a collection of personal correspondence written by Elizabeth and Charlotte, two sisters who emigrated from Ireland to America in the mid-19th century. The letters provide a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of Irish immigrants during this time period, as the sisters describe their experiences adjusting to a new country, making friends, and finding work.The letters are filled with vivid descriptions of daily life, including the sisters' impressions of the bustling city of New York, their struggles to find employment, and their efforts to maintain connections with family back in Ireland. They also offer insights into the political and social climate of the era, as the sisters discuss issues such as the abolition of slavery and the growing tensions between Irish immigrants and other groups in America.Despite the challenges they faced, Elizabeth and Charlotte's letters are filled with hope and optimism, as they express their gratitude for the opportunities that America has provided them and their determination to build a better life for themselves and their families. Overall, Letters From Ireland, 1837 offers a compelling and deeply personal perspective on the immigrant experience, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish immigration to America.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.

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