Book Synopsis
A fact-based, heart wrenching tale of a 19th century Irish peasant family's forced emigration from their small tenant farm in County Cavan, Ireland to search for a better life in the Land of Liberty. It provides a vivid account of the history and politics of their times in both Ireland and America from the years 1815 to 1929, including the many difficulties encountered while establishing their New World. The story concludes with a successful progression of their subsequent Irish-American generations into the 20th century. This book also contains illustrations of certain events through the periods covered, and some original poetry and traditional Irish song lyrics to further compliment the narrative. It is a compelling and emotional read for those interested in the immigrant experiences of this era and the many hardships they endured for our ultimate benefit.