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Dolan, Edward F.

The Irish Potato Famine: The Story of Irish-American Immigration

109 pp. | Benchmark | September, 2002 | Library ISBN 0-7614-1323-5 $$31.36
(3) 4-6 Great Journeys series. Beginning with an account of how the potato famine affected life in Ireland, this volume describes the major wave of immigration that brought a million of that country's citizens to North America between 1845 and 1851. The clear text describes the dangers of the Atlantic crossing and the challenges the immigrants faced in the New World. Black-and-white historical reproductions enhance the book. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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