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Overview
In this stunning work chronicling the author's exploration of his own past--and the lives of many hundreds of thousands of nameless immigrants who struggled alongside his own ancestors--Peter Quinn paints a brilliant new portrait of the Irish-American men and women whose evolving culture and values continue to play such a central role in all of our identities as Americans. In Quinn's hands, the Irish stereotype of "Paddy" gives way to an image of "Jimmy"--an archetypal Irish-American. From Irish immigration to modern politics, Quinn vibrantly weaves together the story of a remarkable people and their immeasurable contribution to American history and culture.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780823299478
- ISBN-10: 0823299473
- Publisher: New York Relit
- Publish Date: March 2022
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Page Count: 320
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