Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger

Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger: Or An Excursion Through Ireland, In 1844 And 1845 (1847) is a travelogue written by Asenath Nicholson. The book is a detailed account of Nicholson's travels through Ireland in the mid-19th century. Nicholson was an American social reformer who traveled to Ireland to observe the living conditions of the Irish people during the Great Famine. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Nicholson describes the landscape, architecture, and customs of each region, as well as the poverty and suffering of the Irish people. She also includes anecdotes about her interactions with the locals, including landlords, peasants, and clergy.Throughout the book, Nicholson is critical of the British government's handling of the famine and the treatment of the Irish people. She advocates for social reform and the empowerment of the Irish people. Overall, Ireland's Welcome to the Stranger is an important historical document that provides insight into the social and political conditions of Ireland during the Great Famine. It is also a fascinating travelogue that offers a glimpse into the culture and customs of Ireland in the mid-19th century.For The Purpose Of Personally Investigating The Condition Of The Poor.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.