The Irish famine : an illustrated history
1994, First Edition. Dublin : Wolfhound. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #471257
ISBN: 0863274277
Physical description; 144p. ; 20 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-139) and index. Contents; 1845: Background to the famine; Role of the potato; Coming of the blight -- 1845-46: Early relief efforts; Scientific Commission; Purchase of Indian Corn; Relief Commission -- 1846: Relief works: System of payment; Crop fails again; Relief works continue -- 1846: Food supplies; Labour Rate Act; Crime and punishment; Terrible accounts -- 1847: Workhouses; Relief works stopped; Charitable aid; Soup Kitchen Act -- 1847: Outdoor relief; Pressures on workhouses -- 1847: Fever; Hospital care; In the cities; Control of infection; Ravages of fever -- 1847-48: Evictions; Emigration; Hazards of emigration -- 1848-49: Crop fails again; Young Ireland rebellion; Breakdown of Administration; Rate-in-aid; Cholera -- 1849: Encumbered estates; Royal visit; Famine's aftermath. Subjects; 1845-1852. Famines Ireland History 19th century. Famines Ireland History 19th century ; Juvenile literature. Irish history. Nineteenth century. Famines. Irish famine. Famine Ireland.
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