Traces the history of Irish immigration to the United States, discussing why the Irish emigrated, their problems in a new land, and their contributions to American culture.
Examines the history of Irish immigration to the United States, discussing why the Irish came, what their lives were like after they arrived, where they settled, and customs they brought from home.
Reviews the reasons why millions of Irish have immigrated to America, what their passage was like, the kind of jobs most found, communities they formed, and the discrimination they faced.