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Many Irish-Americans today know little about Ireland and their ancestry. Historian Juilene Osborne-McKnight presents Irish-American history in a compelling narrative form, accented with photographs, illustrations, and original, literary interludes. Osborne-McKnight pays homage to her ancestry in this chronicle of the Irish from ancient times to contemporary America.
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing (January 7, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1455625337
ISBN-13 : 978-1455625338
Item Weight : 1.45 pounds
Dimensions : 6.9 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book highly readable and well-researched, with lots of interesting facts that enrich their understanding of Irish history. They appreciate the lovely illustrations throughout the text.
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