A Journal of a Visit of Three Days to Skibbereen, and Its Neighbourhood by Burritt
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"A Journal of a Visit of Three Days to Skibbereen, and Its Neighbourhood" by Elihu Burritt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents Burritt's observations during a brief visit to Skibbereen, Ireland, a region deeply affected by the Great Famine. This work serves as a stark reflection on the appalling conditions faced by the local populace, highlighting themes of destitution and desperate pleas for assistance amidst widespread
suffering. In this journal, Burritt presents harrowing firsthand accounts of starvation, disease, and death that he witnessed during his stay. He describes encounters with impoverished families, detailing their extreme physical suffering and hopelessness as they beg for food or medical assistance. Each day reveals a landscape entwined with grief, where he visits numerous hovels that house families at the brink of survival—often dealing with the loss of loved ones without the means to provide a proper burial. Through poignant and vivid descriptions, Burritt illustrates the overwhelming despair in Skibbereen, making a compelling appeal for increased compassion and support from both the British government and the international community, particularly highlighting the need for systemic changes to alleviate the ongoing plight of these suffering individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Journal of a Visit of Three Days to Skibbereen, and Its Neighbourhood |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Famines -- Ireland -- Skibbereen |
| Subject | Skibbereen (Ireland) -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25115 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25115-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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