Oceans of Consolation: Personal Accounts of Irish Migration to Australia

by David Fitzpatrick (Editor)

"This volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and attitudes of Irish migrants to the Seven Colonies of Australasia in the 19th century. Fitzpatrick presents a richly textured and nuanced reading of 111 letters between emigrants and 'the old country,' telling us much not only about the aspirations of emigrants, their successes and disappointments, but also about the culture and style of the correspondence itself. A substantial contribution to both Irish and Australian history."--Virginia Quarterly Review

Genres: Ireland, Irish Literature, History

649 pages, Hardcover

First published January 17, 1994

Reviews

[Pauleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rarely give five stars but this iconic book gives insights into how the Irish immigrants to Australia responded to their new environment and their interchange with family and friends at "home". Oh, to have such family letters!!