The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut: The Irish Who Died Building America's Most Dangerous Stretch of Railroad by Watson, William E.; Watson, J. Francis; Ahtes, John H.; Schandelmeier, Earl H - 2006

In 1832, 57 Irish Catholic workers were brought to the United States to lay one of the most difficult miles of American railway, Duffy's Cut of the Pennsylvania Railroad. These men were chosen because, in the eyes of the railroad company that hired them, they were expendable. Deaths were common during the building of the railway but this stretch was worse than most. When cholera swept the camp basic medical attention and community support was denied to them. In the end all 57 men―the entire work crew―died and were buried in a mass unmarked grave. Their families in Ireland were never notified about what happened to them. The company did its best to cover up the incident, which was certainly one of the worst labor tragedies in U.S. history. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America, this book tells the story of these men, the sacrifices they made, and the mistreatment that claimed their lives.

The saga of Duffy's Cut focuses particularly on the Irish laborers who built the… Read More

Hardcover. As New. UK stocked, available immediately. Hardcover, published by Praeger Publishers in 2006. Later printing. An unmarked copy throughout. Illustrated.

Praeger, 2006-07-30. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut: The Irish Who Died Building America's Most Dangerous Stretch of Railroad.

Hardback. New. In 1832, 57 Irish Catholic workers were brought to the United States to lay one of the most difficult miles of American railway, Duffy's Cut of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Praeger. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Praeger, 2006-07-29. Hardcover. New. 9x6x1. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing