Publisher's Synopsis
""A Visit to Connaught, in the Autumn of 1847"" is a book written by James Hack Tuke and published in 1848. The book is a letter addressed to the Central Relief Committee of the Society of Friends in Dublin, describing Tuke's visit to the province of Connaught in Ireland during the autumn of 1847. Tuke's purpose in visiting Connaught was to assess the extent of the famine and poverty that was affecting the region at the time. The book provides a detailed account of his observations and experiences during his visit, including the conditions of the people he met, the state of the land, and the efforts being made by various relief organizations to provide aid.Throughout the book, Tuke expresses his sympathy for the suffering of the Irish people and his admiration for their resilience and spirit in the face of adversity. He also offers suggestions for how relief efforts could be improved and expanded to better address the needs of those affected by the famine.Overall, ""A Visit to Connaught, in the Autumn of 1847"" provides a firsthand account of the devastating impact of the Irish famine and the efforts being made to provide relief to those affected. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a critical period in Irish history and the humanitarian efforts that were undertaken to address the crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is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.
