Publisher's Synopsis
""A Visit to Connaught in the Autumn of 1847"" is a book written by James Hack Tuke in 1848. The book is a letter addressed to the Central Relief Committee of the Society of Friends in Dublin. Tuke writes about his experience visiting the west of Ireland during the Great Famine of 1845-1852. He describes the conditions he witnessed in the region, including the widespread poverty, hunger, and disease that were devastating the local population. Tuke also discusses the relief efforts that were being made by various organizations, including the Society of Friends, and offers suggestions for how to improve these efforts. The book provides a firsthand account of one of the most difficult periods in Irish history and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who were trying to help those in need.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.
