Homeward: The Immigrant

By T. Rey Johnson

For five relentless years starting in 1845, a devastating blight ravaged Ireland, turning potato crops black and destroying the primary food source for nearly six million people. The winter of 1846-1847 was particularly harsh. The cold was so severe that it halted nearly all outdoor activities, adding to the hardships faced by the people during the Great Irish Famine. During this harrowing period, one million people perished from starvation and disease, while two million were compelled to leave their homeland in search of survival. "Homeward: The Immigrant" chronicles the journey of one family navigating these tumultuous times and, ultimately, establishing a new life in the United States.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3P8889C
• ISBN13: 9798316665785
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"