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Forgetting Ireland is both a history and mystery, a story of western Ireland's Connemara coast and of Graceville, a small town in western Minnesota. In 1880, at the height of Ireland's second famine, a ship of paupers was sent from Galway to take up land granted them by a Catholic bishop in Minnesota. There they encountered the worst winter in the state's history and nearly froze to death in shanties on the prairie. National and international newspapers featured their plight as the welfare scandal of the year, and priests and politicians traded accusations as to who was responsible. The immigrants were at last removed from the colony; their name became the town's shorthand for lying, drunken failures.By chance more than a century later, Bridget Connelly, who grew up in Graceville, discovers her Connemara past. As Connelly uncovers the deliberately suppressed history of her family's emigration, she exposes an old scandal that surrounded the settling of the land around Graceville, one that pitted Masons, Protestants, Germans, and Yankees against Irish Catholics and one that set lacecurtain Irish against the Connemara paupers. She also learns of an archbishop who was, according to farmer lore, 'worse than Jesse James'. In this compelling combination of history and memoir, Connelly tells stories of an epochal blizzard, a famous Irish bard, an infamous Irish woman pirate, feuding frontier communities, and an archbishop's questionable legacy. She also learns why her family tried so hard to forget Ireland.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forgetting Ireland'? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' intertwines history and mystery, focusing on the emigration of Irish families during the famine and the challenges they faced in Minnesota.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forgetting Ireland'? A: The author of 'Forgetting Ireland' is Bridget Connelly.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Forgetting Ireland'? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' was published on March 17, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Forgetting Ireland' have? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Forgetting Ireland' contain? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' contains a total of 271 pages.
- Q: What condition is 'Forgetting Ireland' in? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What historical events are covered in 'Forgetting Ireland'? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' covers events such as the Irish famine, the settlement of Irish immigrants in Minnesota, and the cultural conflicts they faced.
- Q: Is 'Forgetting Ireland' more of a memoir or a historical account? A: 'Forgetting Ireland' is a blend of memoir and historical account, providing personal insights alongside historical facts.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Forgetting Ireland'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the struggles of Irish immigrants in America and the personal journey of Bridget Connelly as she uncovers her family's past.
- Q: Does 'Forgetting Ireland' feature any notable historical figures? A: Yes, 'Forgetting Ireland' mentions historical figures such as an archbishop with a controversial legacy and other community members involved in the settlement.