This rare book provides a first-hand account of the Irish diaspora during the 19th century. Written by Jeremiah O'Donovan, an Irish journalist and nationalist, it records his travels through the United States and Canada, where he interviewed Irish immigrants and documented their experiences. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish immigration history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.