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Book Synopsis: 2002 Sibert Medal Winner In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people. Over the next five years, the blight attacked again and again. These years are known today as the Great Irish Famine, a time when one million people died from starvation and disease and two million more fled their homeland. Black Potatoes is the compelling story of men, women, and children who defied landlords and searched empty fields for scraps of harvested vegetables and edible weeds to eat, who walked several miles each day to hard-labor jobs for meager wages and to reach soup kitchens, and who committed crimes just to be sent to jail, where they were assured of a meal. It’s the story of children and adults who suffered from starvation, disease, and the loss of family and friends, as well as those who died. Illustrated with black and white engravings, it’s also the story of the heroes among the Irish people and how they held on to hope.
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Experience the poignant and gripping tale of the Great Irish Famine with "Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850". Discover the events that shook Ireland in 1845, when a disastrous blight turned the life-sustaining potato crops black, leaving six million people without their primary source of food.
Unearth the heart-wrenching struggles faced by the brave men, women, and children who defied their landlords and scoured barren fields for any remnants of vegetables and edible weeds to stave off hunger. Witness their daily trek of multiple miles to menial jobs in exchange for meager wages and access to soup kitchens. Delve into the desperation that led some to commit crimes just to secure a meal.
In these pages, you will meet the heroes among the Irish people who clung to hope amidst the darkness of starvation, disease, and the loss of their loved ones. The incredible story is beautifully illustrated with black and white engravings, bringing this historic period vividly to life.
Transport yourself to a time of both triumph and tragedy, as you immerse yourself in the pages of "Black Potatoes." Join us as we pay homage to the indomitable spirit of the Irish people and honor their unwavering resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship.
Discover the untold story of the Great Irish Famine with "Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850".
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