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The New Irish Americans
by Ray O`Hanlon
ISBN: 1568332106
ISBN-13: 9781568332109
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A review of Irish immigration from the 1880s through the 1990s from an editor of the "Irish Echo" newspaper. Much of the book covers social and political issues, especially the continuing ties to Northern Ireland. There are also newsworthy New York City matters, such as the flap over the desire of gays to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Natl Book Network
Published date: 1998
Size: 6.25 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Pages: 246
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