In High Winds: The McGann Saga - Part One

In High Winds: The McGann Saga, Part One

by Christopher Nicole

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1590 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1140 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	75 pages
Item Weight	:	5.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches

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By Kathleen McGann

In High Winds is a historical novel that tells the story of my Irish immigrant family. The novel follows my family from their arrival in America in the 1850s to their eventual settlement in the Midwest. In High Winds is a moving and inspiring story of courage, resilience, and the American dream.

My family's story begins in Ireland, in the small village of Ballyjamesduff. In the 1840s, Ireland was suffering from a devastating potato famine. My great-great-grandparents, Patrick and Mary McGann, were among the millions of Irish who were forced to leave their homeland in search of a better life.

The McGanns sailed to America in 1850. They arrived in New York City with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They settled in the slums of Five Points, where they lived in poverty and squalor. But the McGanns were determined to make a better life for themselves and their children.

In 1854, the McGanns moved to the Midwest. They settled in the town of Galena, Illinois, where they found work in the lead mines. The McGanns worked hard and eventually saved enough money to buy a farm. They raised their family on the farm and lived a happy and prosperous life.

In High Winds is a story about the struggles and triumphs of my Irish immigrant family. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the American dream. I am proud to share my family's story with the world.

Historical Context

The Irish potato famine was a devastating event that occurred in Ireland from 1845 to 1852. The famine was caused by a combination of factors, including a potato blight, a government that was slow to respond to the crisis, and a lack of food imports. As a result of the famine, over one million Irish people died, and another two million were forced to leave their homeland.

The Irish who immigrated to America during the famine settled in cities such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. They faced discrimination and poverty, but they also found opportunity. Many Irish immigrants worked in the construction of canals and railroads, and they helped to build the American economy.

In the Midwest, Irish immigrants often worked in the lead mines. The lead mines were dangerous and unhealthy, but they offered good wages. Irish immigrants also worked as farmers and laborers. They helped to settle the Midwest and to make it a prosperous region.

The McGann Family

My great-great-grandparents, Patrick and Mary McGann, were born in Ireland in the early 1800s. They married in 1845, just before the potato famine began. They had six children, three of whom died in infancy. In 1850, the McGanns sailed to America with their three surviving children.

The McGanns settled in New York City, where they lived in poverty and squalor. Patrick worked as a laborer, and Mary worked as a seamstress. In 1854, the McGanns moved to Galena, Illinois, where they found work in the lead mines. They worked hard and eventually saved enough money to buy a farm.

The McGanns raised their family on the farm and lived a happy and prosperous life. They were active members of their community and they were respected by their neighbors. Patrick McGann died in 1900, and Mary McGann died in 1905. They are buried in the Galena Cemetery.

I am proud to be a descendant of Patrick and Mary McGann. They were courageous and resilient people who made a better life for themselves and their family. Their story is a testament to the power of the human spirit.

The American Dream

The American dream is the idea that anyone can achieve success in America, regardless of their background or circumstances. The American dream is based on the principles of freedom, equality, and opportunity. It is a dream that has inspired millions of people to come to America in search of a better life.

My family's story is a testament to the American dream. My great-great-grandparents came to America with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They worked hard and eventually saved enough money to buy a farm. They raised their family on the farm and lived a happy and prosperous life.

My family's story is a reminder that the American dream is still alive today. It is a dream that is within reach for anyone who is willing to work hard and never give up.

In High Winds is a story about the struggles and triumphs of my Irish immigrant family. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the American dream. I am proud to share my family's story with the world.

I hope that my family's story will inspire you to pursue your own dreams. No matter what your background or circumstances, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. The American dream is still alive today. It is a dream that is within reach for anyone who is willing to work hard and never give up.

In High Winds: The McGann Saga, Part One

by Christopher Nicole

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1590 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1140 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	75 pages
Item Weight	:	5.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches

FREE