02444cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000260011324501080013926400510024730000470029833600260034533700260037133800360039750000310043350800920046452013910055653400450194765300440199265300340203685600430207099900170211314412UtSlPG20260610133335.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aO'Rourke, John, Canon14aThe History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) :bWith Notices of Earlier Irish Famines 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-21  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team  a"The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847" by O'Rourke is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the catastrophic impact of the Great Famine in Ireland, exploring not only the events of this specific crisis but also providing insights into earlier famines that shaped the nation's agrarian landscape. The author aims to document the leading facts surrounding the famine, its causes, and its implications on the Irish population, drawing upon various contemporary sources and testimonies to paint a comprehensive picture of the suffering endured during this period.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s perspective on the significance of the Irish Famine of 1847, detailing his intent to gather historical accounts before valuable testimonies fade with the passing of those who experienced it. O'Rourke outlines his research process, which involved soliciting information from contemporaries, consulting historical records, and firsthand accounts. Moreover, the beginning sections delve into the history of the potato, its introduction to Ireland, and its eventual dominance as a staple food that would lead to devastation when blight struck the potato crop, showcasing the interconnectedness of agricultural practices and the looming threat of famine in the narrative of Irish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIreland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852  aFamines -- Ireland -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14412  c55800d55800