ISBN: 9798232435363 - errand of mercy: america's first famine relief voyage to ireland (10 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 1847, as Ireland was being devastated by the Great Famine, one American ship sailed not to profit from suffering, but to relieve it. Errand of Mercy recounts the extraordinary voyage of the USS Jamestown, a former warship stripped of its guns and sent across the Atlantic with food, clothing, and hope for the starving people of Ireland. Drawn from the original public domain account by Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, this edition brings back into view one of the most remarkable and least remembered episodes in Irish-American history. The Jamestown's mission was no act of empire or conquest. It was a civilian-led effort of conscience, charity, and practical compassion, carried out at a moment when millions faced hunger, disease, and displacement. This modern edition has been prepared for today's reader while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. Obsolete spellings and outdated phrasing have been updated for clarity, and editorial notes have been added to explain historical references and deepen context. The result is a more accessible edition of a powerful firsthand account from the age of sail, famine, and transatlantic relief. At its heart, this is a story about moral action in a time of catastrophe. It is the story of a ship, a captain, and a mission that helped awaken a wider movement of humanitarian aid. It is also a story of the enduring bond between Ireland and America, forged not only through migration and memory, but through mercy. For readers of Irish history, maritime history, famine studies, and nineteenth-century Atlantic history, Errand of Mercy restores an important chapter of the past and reminds us what one determined act of service can mean in the life of a nation.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1847, as Ireland was being devastated by the Great Famine, one American ship sailed not to profit from suffering, but to relieve it. Errand of Mercy recounts the extraordinary voyage of the USS Jamestown, a former warship stripped of its guns and sent across the Atlantic with food, clothing, and hope for the starving people of Ireland. Drawn from the original public domain account by Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, this edition brings back into view one of the most remarkable and least remembered episodes in Irish-American history. The Jamestown's mission was no act of empire or conquest. It was a civilian-led effort of conscience, charity, and practical compassion, carried out at a moment when millions faced hunger, disease, and displacement. This modern edition has been prepared for today's reader while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. Obsolete spellings and outdated phrasing have been updated for clarity, and editorial notes have been added to explain historical references and deepen context. The result is a more accessible edition of a powerful firsthand account from the age of sail, famine, and transatlantic relief. At its heart, this is a story about moral action in a time of catastrophe. It is the story of a ship, a captain, and a mission that helped awaken a wider movement of humanitarian aid. It is also a story of the enduring bond between Ireland and America, forged not only through migration and memory, but through mercy. For readers of Irish history, maritime history, famine studies, and nineteenth-century Atlantic history, Errand of Mercy restores an important chapter of the past and reminds us what one determined act of service can mean in the life of a nation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Errand of Mercy | America's First Famine Relief Voyage to Ireland | Robert Bennet Forbes | Taschenbuch | Irish Diaspora Series | Englisch | 2026 | Irish History Relived | EAN 9798232435363 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…