Venom and Laughter

A Colleen Copes with Anti-Irish Prejudice

Biography & Memoir, Historical
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Author: Julia Cooley Altrocchi, Paul Hemenway Altrocchi ISBN: 9781469788357
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: March 7, 2012
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Julia Cooley Altrocchi, Paul Hemenway Altrocchi
ISBN: 9781469788357
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: March 7, 2012
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

The mid-1800s were years of unrest, foment, and violent ethnic and racial prejudice. Outwardly peaceful Connecticut towns were no exception.

Irish immigrants were castigated as a lowly race. They faced hateful venom with courage and laughter, becoming significant contributors to American culture.

The authors vividly describe this little known facet of our countrys history, which included torture and murder.

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The mid-1800s were years of unrest, foment, and violent ethnic and racial prejudice. Outwardly peaceful Connecticut towns were no exception.

Irish immigrants were castigated as a lowly race. They faced hateful venom with courage and laughter, becoming significant contributors to American culture.

The authors vividly describe this little known facet of our countrys history, which included torture and murder.

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