A Brief Account of the Author's Interview with His Countrymen, and of the Parts of the Emerald isle Whence They Emigrated. Together with a Direct Reference to Their Personal Location in the Land of Their Adoption, During his Travels Through Various States of the Union in 1854 and 1855
by O'Donovan, Jeremiah
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- Hardcover
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Ontario, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Pittsburg: Published by the Author, 1864. HB. Quarter brown leather and brown marbled boards, gilt lettering on spine, 8vo, 382 pp. O'Donovan was the author of a poetic history of Ireland, and came to America to sell copies to fellow Irish emmigrants in the period after the Great Famine. He used Pittsburg as a base, traveling west to Cincinnati, Galena and Nauvoo, Illinois, and then St. Louis. He later traveled to Philadelphia, New York, and Massachusetts. From his contacts with the Irish in America, he wrote this book. This work is especially important because O'Donovan listed names and often addresses and occupations of the people he interviewed, giving insights into mid-nineteenth century Irish diaspora. This copy is an x-college library, with usual library markings. Some foxing, especially to end papers. Covers show edge wear and scuffing. Book condition Good+.
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- Bookseller
- Parker's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- KQ7719
- Title
- A Brief Account of the Author's Interview with His Countrymen, and of the Parts of the Emerald isle Whence They Emigrated. Together with a Direct Reference to Their Personal Location in the Land of Their Adoption, During his Travels Through Various States of the Union in 1854 and 1855
- Author
- O'Donovan, Jeremiah
- Format/Binding
- HB
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by the Author
- Place of Publication
- Pittsburg
- Date Published
- 1864
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