{"product_id":"irish-immigrants-in-michigan-a-history-in-stories-paperback","title":"Irish Immigrants in Michigan: A History in Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Deirdre Rice\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatrick Commins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo leave or stay was the question for the Irish in the nineteenth century. In Ireland, people suffered persecution, poverty and famine. America offered freedom and opportunity. For those who left and came to Michigan, the land's abundant natural resources encouraged them to become loggers, miners, fishermen, traders and farmers. Others became rail workers, merchants, lawyers, soldiers, doctors and teachers. Governor Frank Murphy advocated for civil rights. Sister Agnes Gonzaga Ryan administered schools and hospitals. Charlie O'Malley provided generously to suffering Irish people. Lighthouse keeper James Donohue never let physical disability deter him. Prospector Richard Langford discovered iron ore and then left others to mine its wealth. Authors Pat Commins and Elizabeth Rice share one story from each Michigan county about Irish immigrants or their descendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePat Commins was born in Ardee, County Louth, Ireland. He is a retired teacher and administrator who studied in St. Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, London, and University College Dublin. Pat has traveled widely throughout his career. He is a student of Irish history, which he has shared through many presentations given to various groups in Michigan. Pat lives in Dublin, Ireland. Elizabeth Rice is a retired teacher who lives in Michigan. Elizabeth graduated with a BA from Albion College. She earned an MA from the University of Michigan. She has a keen interest in people and their stories. Elizabeth listened to family stories from a young age, which inspired her to become a writer. She is captivated by learning life lessons from simple experiences, people she meets, nature and unexpected encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334568579309,"sku":"9781467146319","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/hTB7C2gPhI9781467146319.webp?v=1785016558","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/irish-immigrants-in-michigan-a-history-in-stories-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}