A Journey for Survival
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/05/2009
"From Cork to the New World: A Journey for Survival" is a work of historical fiction based on a true story: rather than watch their children weaken and starve, the McCarthy and Sullivan families leave poverty-stricken Ireland to become part of the Peter Robinson Settlement in Canada. Robinson, a member of the Canadian Upper Parliament, was responsible for bringing thousands of Irish settlers to Canada, where they vastly improved their situation through hard work and determination.The story follows the fortunes, trials and tribulations of Thomas McCarthy, his wife Johanna and their three children. At the same time, we learn about the William Sullivan family, who travel on a different ship to Canada. The two families become acquainted when Denis McCarthy agrees to teach the Sullivan children to read. Both families must deal with tragedies and never is a day taken for granted, although every day there is cause for thanks. Interspersed throughout is the Irish love of song, music and dance. And through all the trials and joys, the spirit of these immigrants remains strong.
- ISBN:
- 9780888873774
- 9780888873774
- Category:
- Historical Fiction
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 01-05-2009
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Borealis/Tecumseh Presses Ltd.
- Country of origin:
- Canada
- Dimensions (mm):
- 215.9x139.7x17.78mm
- Weight:
- 0.36kg
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