The Paddy Camps

Autori

• Brian Mitchell
• Stephen Manning

Parametri

• Saggistica
• Storia

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The growing Irish population of the Lowell, Massachusetts, paddy camps in the nineteenth century proved a tempting source of cheap labor for local mill owners. This work demonstrates how the Irish community in Lowell overcame adversity to develop strong religious institutions, an increased political presence, and a sense of common traditions.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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