John Hughes secured his place in the pantheon of famous nineteenth-century Americans through his shepherding of the famine Irish immigrant generation into American society. He combatted Nativism and bigotry, building a path of acceptance in American society for not only the Irish but countless numbers of immigrants who followed. Was Hughes successful in his struggles? Is the fight for acceptance on the part of those perceived as different still as contentious an issue in America as it was 175 years ago?
BIOGRAPHY I have always enjoyed writing, especially on subjects connected to American history. I have written one book of poetry, two histories, and one collection of historical essays. I am originally from New York City and presently reside in Dingle, Ireland. After retiring, I returned to school to receive my M.A. degree in American history.
As a self-published author, I look forward to the experience of interacting with and learning from the experiences of other writers participating on this site. Each completed project makes me realize how much more there is to learn about our craft.
