Oceans Of Consolation: Personal Accounts Of Irish Migration To Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: David Fitzpatrick
Binding: Paperback
Published: Cornell University Press, 1994
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing to block, slight bumps from shelf wear tp corners and laminate bubbling at spine.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the profound experiences of Irish migrants journeying to Australia, drawing directly from their intimate letters and diaries. Oceans Of Consolation: Personal Accounts Of Irish Migration To Australia presents a vivid tapestry of hope, hardship, and resilience, illustrating the emotional and practical challenges faced by those who left their homeland. Fitzpatrick meticulously details the social, economic, and personal motivations behind this significant migratory wave, offering a deeply human perspective on a pivotal period in both Irish and Australian history. The narrative uncovers the enduring connections maintained across vast distances and the complex process of forging new lives in a distant land. This scholarly yet accessible account provides invaluable insights into the human cost and triumph of migration.
Author: David Fitzpatrick
Binding: Paperback
Published: Cornell University Press, 1994
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor yellowing to block, slight bumps from shelf wear tp corners and laminate bubbling at spine.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the profound experiences of Irish migrants journeying to Australia, drawing directly from their intimate letters and diaries. Oceans Of Consolation: Personal Accounts Of Irish Migration To Australia presents a vivid tapestry of hope, hardship, and resilience, illustrating the emotional and practical challenges faced by those who left their homeland. Fitzpatrick meticulously details the social, economic, and personal motivations behind this significant migratory wave, offering a deeply human perspective on a pivotal period in both Irish and Australian history. The narrative uncovers the enduring connections maintained across vast distances and the complex process of forging new lives in a distant land. This scholarly yet accessible account provides invaluable insights into the human cost and triumph of migration.