The Irish Americans
- ISBN-10
- 1422206750
- ISBN-13
- 9781422206751
- Series
- The Irish Americans
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Mason Crest
- Author
- Brenda Haugen
Description
Discusses the history of Irish immigration to the United States and covers their customs, traditions, and the impact that famous Irish immigrants have had on American culture.
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