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Book SynopsisThe Irish Famine saw hapless Irish citizens starve to death and die of disease, while the population of a neighbouring country, England, lived in relative bounty and apparent disinterest. After the Famine investigates the subsequent emigration of many surviving Irish to Eastern Ontario and tells the story of how, despite hardships, the Irish in Canada managed to survive and prosper after fleeing tragedy. The author explains how the Irish adapted to their new land, and how we might account for their triumph as farmers under somewhat less than favourable environmental conditions.
Examining their successful farming life in rural Ontario through their agricultural performance, changing family structures, and farming adaptations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fate of the Irish after their greatest calamity.
Table of ContentsList of Maps and Figures List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Farm and Family 3. The Agricultural Conditions of Renfrew County 4. Land Use and the Allocation of Resources 5. Measuring Agricultural Performance 6. Population and Family in Transition 7. The Irish Family and Household 8. Conclusions Notes References Index
