| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 140 pages ): illustrations |
| Contents |
Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter One -- "Monstrous Parades" and "Patriotic Celebrations" -- The Anglo-Irish Imperial Tradition and Bandon, Oregon -- Chapter Two -- Ergot to Be Kidding Me -- Ethnic Identity and the Mobilization of the Oregon Irish, 1917-1921 -- A Comparative Microhistory of Male and Female Intemperance as a Defence in Cases of Wife-Murder -- Chapter Three -- Naming the Unnamed in Leadville -- Lyra McKee (1990-2019) -- Orationes Terribilis -- Two Irish Poets and a Mummy Walk into a Pub . . . -- Contributors -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
Both Ireland and the Pacific Northwest are known for their climates, and have historically been associated with the rose. This collection of essays explores the exchange Ireland has had with the Northwest using the rose as an example by examining the beautiful and the harsh, the petals and the thorns. It is the culmination of the work of established and emerging historians and writers who have traversed the boundary between the Northwest and Ireland several times. The timely contributions gathered here include essays about the imperialist mindset, biased court systems, the victims of social ha |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Irish Americans -- Ethnic identity.
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British & Irish history.
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History: specific events & topics.
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Regional & national history.
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Irish Americans -- Ethnic identity
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Harrington, N. K., editor
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| ISBN |
9781527570764 |
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1527570762 |
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