Ships, Sails, and Dying People

In the summer of 1847, over 100,000 Irish immigrants fled the Great Famine and arrived on the shores of Grosse Isle, a small island in the St. Lawrence River. They were seeking a new life in America, but many of them found only death.

Grosse Isle was a quarantine station, a place where immigrants were held for weeks or even months to prevent the spread of disease. The conditions on the island were horrific. The immigrants were overcrowded, underfed, and often sick. Many of them died from cholera, dysentery, or typhus.

Ships, Sails, and Dying People tells the story of these immigrants, both the survivors and the victims. We learn about their hopes and dreams, their struggles and their triumphs. We also learn about the challenges faced by the doctors, nurses, and priests who worked on the island, and the government officials who struggled to manage the crisis.

Through these stories, Pasquale De Marco sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in American history. Grosse Isle is a reminder of the suffering that immigrants have endured in search of a better life, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Ships, Sails, and Dying People is a powerful and moving account of a forgotten tragedy. It is a story that needs to be told, and Pasquale De Marco tells it with compassion, empathy, and grace.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 130 pages

Pasquale De Marco stands as a prolific author whose literary prowess knows no bounds. With a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, he has made a name for himself as a versatile writer with the extraordinary ability to captivate readers across diverse literary landscapes. His journey as an author is marked by an insatiable curiosity, a love for the written word, and a relentless commitment to sharing knowledge and experiences with the world.

Pasquale De Marco collaborates with a dedicated team of ghostreaders who assist him in evaluating and editing the manuscripts. His collaborators are not only skilled professionals but also avid readers who purchase and read books as a personal hobby. This unique blend of creativity allows Pasquale to push the boundaries of traditional publishing, making literature more accessible and diverse.