Author

Publication

1995 - Pale Pub., Old Bawn, Old Connaught, Bray, Ireland

Language

English

Word Count

24,750 words, Guess

Page Count

99 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC363.8/8/09415
  • LCCDA950.7 .G66 1995

Description

"When the potato crop failed catastrophically in the autumn of 1846, Quakers came together to set up a sophisticated relief organisation. Through this system donations were solicited in Ireland, Britain and America, and large amounts of food, Clothing and money were distributed where they were most needed. Later this relief organisation became involved in longer term projects such as assistance to agriculture, fisheries and industry and the provision of training ... the experience gained became the foundation for Quaker relief operations which continue today." --Back cover.

Subjects

Topics

QuakersFaminesHistoryFood reliefRelief WorkSociety of FriendsIreland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852

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