Here is the full story of the Irish immigrants and their decedents whose hard work helped make the West what it is today. Learn about the Irish members of the Donner party, forced to consume human flesh to survive the winter; mountain men like Thomas Fitzpatrick, who discovered the South Pass through the Rockies; Ellen "Nellie" Cashman, who ran boarding houses and bought and sold claims in Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada; and Maggie Hall, who became known as the "whore with a heart of gold." A fascinating and entertaining look at the history of the American West, this book will surprise many and make every Irish American proud.
- ISBN10 1626367310
- ISBN13 9781626367319
- Publish Date 1 March 2011 (first published 25 September 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
- Format eBook
- Pages 320
- Language English