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How I Survived the Irish Famine: The Journal of Mary O'Flynn (Time Travelers)
How I Survived the Irish Famine The Journal of Mary O'Flynn - Time Travelers Author:Laura Wilson The tragedy of the famine, seen through one girl's eyes — During the terrible years of the "great hunger," thousands of Irish people faced death from starvation and disease. The famine began in 1845, and by 1850, a million people had died and a further one and a half million had fled the country, many journeying across the At... more »lantic in leaky, overcrowded sailing ships to make new lives in America.
Told in the voice of twelve-year-old Mary O'Flynn, this is the story of the courage and determination with which one family survived this appalling ordeal. Uniquely illustrated with authentic photographs of landscapes, interiors, and genuine period artifacts, Mary's quiet, brave voice tells us what it was like to live through the greatest tragedy in Ireland's history.« less