Three Lectures (Classic Reprint): Delivered in Chicago, St. Patrick's Day, 1880; By Request of the Irish-American Council of Chicago, in Aid of the Irish Relief Fund - Softcover

John Hennessy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330638964 ISBN 13: 9781330638965

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid collection of 19th‑century speeches on Irish relief, land reform, and faith‑driven charity. This volume gathers lectures delivered in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day, 1880, by leading clergy and advocates who argue for reform, describe the history of Ireland, and call for action to aid the Irish people.

Informed by faith and civic duty, the speakers address the causes of poverty, the role of the English and Irish land systems, and the ways American sympathy can support relief efforts. The collection blends historical context with moral appeals, offering a window into Irish‑American concerns and the era’s reform mood.

What you’ll read:

• Rhetorical calls for charity and practical proposals to help those in need


• Evaluations of past reforms, emigration, and the politics surrounding land tenure


• Arguments about language, religion, and identity shaping Irish resilience


• Characterful speeches by bishops and church leaders addressing a broad audience

Ideal for readers interested in Irish history, religious history, or 19th‑century social reform.

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Product Description

Excerpt from Three Lectures: Delivered in Chicago, St. Patrick's Day, 1880; By Request of the Irish-American Council of Chicago, in Aid of the Irish Relief Fund

It is deeply to be regretted that more of such mate rial, as is herewith presented, has not been preserved in permanent form. The cause is not very difficult to discover: Eloquence is the purest native gem Ireland possesses - it is what Chief Baron Woulfe said public Opinion in Ireland should be, Racy Of the Soil.

It loses much by transplanting from 'its native tongue, vet will compare favorably with the best in any language. Its striking peculiarities are that it is Spontaneous and extemporaneous, so that to preserve and transmit the true utterances Of an Irish orator, he must be followed by a faithful short-hand reporter.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330638964
• ISBN 13: 9781330638965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82