An acknowledged classic, this work is a well-researched and entertaining history of the Irish in the United States. The author's goal in writing the book was to explore those areas in which the Irish have made a significant contribution to American culture, including politics, religion, literature, drama, and such specialized activities as prizefighting and law enforcement. The text is highlighted by twenty-one photographs.
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An acknowledged classic, this work is a well-researched and entertaining history of the Irish in the United States. The author's goal in writing the book was to explore those areas in which the Irish have made a significant contribution to American culture, including politics, religion, literature, drama, and such specialized activities as prizefighting and law enforcement. The text is highlighted by twenty-one photographs.
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Seller's Description:
Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Publisher:
The Macmillan Limited; Collier-Macmillan
Published:
1963
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16338465547
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Seller's Description:
Book. Octavo; pp 458; VG-/G-; black spine with grayish yellow text; dust jacket shows moderate wear to front; some foxing to rear; some chips to edges; slightly toned flaps; cloth shows mild wear to exterior; lightly bumped spine edges; strong boards; text block has slight age toning to exterior edges; deckled fore edges; illustrated endpapers; illustrated; small stain to p 288, otherwise clean. 1332911. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Book Large octavo, softcover, red wraps with black design. VG. Light corner curl to cover; text is clean and unmarked. 484 pages with index, notes, few b/w photos. Foreword by Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy. An entertaining history of the Irish in the US> where they've made a significant contribution to our culture--politics, religion, drama, prizefighting, law enforcement, etc.
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Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The second edition, with a Foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 484 pages, illustated. "As an acknowledged classic, this book is a well-researched and entertaining history of the Irish in the United States." FINE SOFTCOVER.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 087023689X.
