The Irish Americans

The Irish Americans
ISBN-10
0791033880
ISBN-13
9780791033883
Series
The Irish Americans
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
110
Language
English
Published
1995-05
Publisher
Chelsea House Pub
Authors
Jim F. Watts, James F. Watts

Description

Discusses the history, culture and religion of the Irish, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America

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