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Title The first Kennedys : the humble roots of an American dynasty / Neal Thompson.
Author Thompson, Neal, author.
Publication Info. Boston : Mariner Books, [2022]
©2022
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Location Call No. Status
 Alafaya  B KENNEDY    Check Shelves
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  B KENNEDY    Check Shelves
 South Creek  B KENNEDY    Check Shelves
 Southeast  B KENNEDY    Check Shelves
Description xiv, 336 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, geneological table ; 24 cm.
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-323) and index.
Summary Today, we remember the Kennedys as an iconic American family - the vanguard of wealth, power, and style rather than as the descendants of poor immigrants. Based on genealogical breakthroughs and previously unreleased records, this is the first book to explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple, Patrick and Bridget Kennedy, who escaped famine, created a life together in a city hostile to Irish, immigrants, and Catholics, and launched the Kennedy dynasty in America.
Subject Kennedy family.
Kennedy, Patrick Joseph, 1858-1929.
Kennedy, Bridget Murphy, 1825?-1888.
Immigrants -- United States -- History.
Emigration and immigration -- 19th century.
Irish -- United States -- 19th century.
Genre Biographies.
ISBN 0358437695 (hardcover)
9780358437697 (hardcover) : $28.00
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