Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Lowell Irish

NASHUA, N.H. - March 9, 2016 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Lowell Irish

Local author, David D. McKean, will be available to sign copies of book

Lowell Irish is an addition to The History Press’ American Heritage series. The book is by author, David D. McKean and features stunning images illustrating the Irish heritage in Lowell.

Irish immigrants streamed into the mills of Lowell, Massachusetts, at the start of the Industrial Revolution, fleeing poverty and later the Great Hunger. Irish families established a neighborhood called the Acre, and some rose to roles as successful business owners who shaped the history of their new home. Hugh Cummiskey emigrated from Northern Ireland to become a powerful work gang leader and businessman who in turn hired newly arrived immigrants. The first recorded celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day began in 1833, as new residents celebrated their Irish roots and American future with traditional music and parades. Today, the community still honors its Irish history. From tales of politicians and entrepreneurs to the everyday struggles of the average immigrant, author David McKean traces the history of the pioneer members who established Lowell as an industrial powerhouse.

Highlights from Lowell Irish:

· A portion of the profits from the sale of the book are being donated to St. Patrick School and St. Patrick Church restoration fund.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

235 Daniel Webster Hwy

Nashua, NH 03060

When: Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Support a local school! Percentage of proceeds from sales will go to St. Patrick’s School in Lowell, MA

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467117845).

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