Check It Out

March is Irish-American Heritage Month! 

 Did you know in the library’s Ebooks collection there's a great title honoring this theme to check out?

The Columbia Guide to Irish American History 
Author: Timothy J. Meagher
Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2005.
Electronic Book Collection

This e-book is accessible through the library’s EBSCOhost E-book Collection. Go to the Articles & Databases page on the Library's website and select the Electronic Book Collection (EBSCOhost). Type the title information and click on “PDF Full Text” or “EPUB Full Text” to start reading on your internet-connected computer or mobile device.

The Columbia Guide to Irish American History was originally published in print in 2005. It provides a historical overview, debates by various historians, an annotated bibliography, a chronology of key events, and a biographical glossary of important individuals. This work also compares the Irish experiences in Canada, Britain, and Australia.

Moreover, this title highlights Irish migration patterns and the impact of the Catholic Church on the immigrant experience. It also shares how Irish Americans influenced U.S. politics and modern urban popular culture. 

Come to the library to see more Irish American Heritage-related titles on display.

Slainte!

Review by Arnold Josafat, SWC Librarian