Publisher's Synopsis
Narrative Of A Journey From Oxford To Skibbereen During The Year Of The Irish Famine (1847) is a book written by Frederick Temple Blackwood, also known as Lord Dufferin. The book is a detailed account of Lord Dufferin's journey to Ireland during the year of the Irish Famine, which took place between 1845 and 1852. The book provides a first-hand account of the devastating effects of the famine on the Irish population, as Lord Dufferin travels from Oxford to Skibbereen, a town in County Cork that was particularly hard-hit by the famine. He describes the terrible poverty, starvation, and disease that he witnessed in Ireland, as well as the efforts of relief organizations and individuals to help those in need.Lord Dufferin's account also includes his observations on the political and social conditions in Ireland at the time, including the role of the British government in responding to the famine and the relationship between the Irish people and their British rulers. Overall, Narrative Of A Journey From Oxford To Skibbereen During The Year Of The Irish Famine (1847) is a powerful and moving account of one of the most tragic periods in Irish history, written by a witness to the events himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
