Paulson, Timothy J

Presents a history of Irish immigration to the U.S. beginning with the early colonial period, the mass influx into the country during the potato famine in the mid 1800s, assimilation into American society, and anti-Irish sentiment.

Chronicles the years between Nat Turner's revolt and Congress's passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Describes the history of the New York colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.