Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

by Kerby A. Miller, Paul Wagner

Uses photographs and excerpts from letters to depict the experiences of Irish immigrants starting new lives in the United States

Genres: Ireland, History, Nonfiction, Irish Literature

132 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting adaptation of the story of Irish immigration to the U.S.. The book deals not only with what was happening in Ireland, but what happened when the Irish came to the U.S....where they settled and what happened to them. I especially enjoyed the individual stories of the immigrants.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, being of Irish heritage but really having no knowledge of what my ancestors went through. Through the reprinted letters you could really feel what the immigrants went through and how hard times were in Ireland during those times.

[Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up in the Appalachian area and Irish is part of my background.
We were taught about our heritage in school and of course, in family gatherings.
So much was not even known in the generations I was exposed to. Many had been here since the 1600s, so much local and family history and of course, Irish home history did not come down the years.
I found it amazing how strong the Irish were, the Viking past is still alive and well.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! Great insight into the history of the Irish people. Filled with history of the Irish in America. Why they came and what they did when they arrived. Very interesting read. Loved the letters and photographs.

[Catwall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable story of Irish immigration, lots of photos of old Ireland and stories of immigrants, famous and not so famous, including the Kennedys

[Brent Barnard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I primarily watched the documentary based on the book, but the relatively thin book is fun too. Interesting illustrations.