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Famine Diary - O'Cathaoir, Brendan
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A unique record of the Great Famine, written with insight, detachment and empathy. Based on a wide selection of sources contemporary newspapers, official correspondence and diaries it provides a graphic picture of conditions in the Irish countryside as the crisis developed. It combines analysis and an overview with a focus on the worst-hit areas. The relief efforts are presented where possible, frequently with the help of priests letters, from the perspective of the poor.

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Famine Diary 2002, Irish Academic Press, Dublin, Ireland

ISBN-13: 9780716527312

Revised edition

Trade paperback

Famine Diary 1998, Irish Academic Press, Dublin, Ireland

ISBN-13: 9780716526551

Hardcover