This book provides comprehensive information on the history leading up to the Irish potato famine, presents accounts of narrow escapes, and discusses the legacy of the event.
General Note
Title proper from title frame.
Includes chronology.
Includes glossary.
Content Note
"Living, walking ghosts" -- The roots of the famine -- The Irish potato famine -- Escape from the great famine -- The Irish Diaspora -- Meanwhile, back in Ireland.