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The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut

The Irish Who Died Building America's Most Dangerous Stretch of Railroad

By: William E. Watson,J. Francis Watson,John H. Ahtes,Earl H. Schandelmeier III

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The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut

The Irish Who Died Building America's Most Dangerous Stretch of Railroad

By: William E. Watson,J. Francis Watson,John H. Ahtes,Earl H. Schandelmeier III

In 1832, 57 Irish Catholic workers were brought to the United States to lay one of the most difficult miles of American railway, Duffy's Cut of the Pennsylvania Railroad. These men were chosen because, in the eyes of the railroad company that hired them, they were expendable. Deaths were common during the building of the railway but this stretch was worse than most. When cholera swept the camp basic medical attention and community support was denied to them. In the end all 57 men—the entire work crew—died and were buried in a mass unmarked grave. Their families in Ireland were never notified about what happened to them. The company did its best to cover up the incident, which was certainly one of the worst labor tragedies in U.S. history. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America, this book tells the story of these men, the sacrifices they made, and the mistreatment that claimed their lives. The saga of Duffy's Cut focuses particularly on the Irish laborers who built the railroads. Who were these men? Who hired them? Why did they come? Perhaps most important, why did they die? Based on archaeological digs at the site and meticulous historical research, the authors argue that the annihilation of the work crew came about because of the extreme conditions of their employment, the prejudice of the surrounding community, and the vigilante violence that kept them isolated. In shedding light on this tragic chapter in American labor history, The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut also illuminates a dark side of America's rise to greatness.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313051127

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9780313051128

Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

By: William E. Watson and J. Francis Watson

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Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

By: William E. Watson and J. Francis Watson

Fifty-seven Irish immigrant laborers arrived in the port of Philadelphia in June 1832 to work on Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad. They all perished within six weeks. Contractor Philip Duffy hired them to work a stretch of track in rural Chester County known as Duffy's Cut. For more than 180 years, the railroad maintained that cholera was to blame and kept the historical record under lock and key. In a harrowing modern-day excavation of their mass grave, a group of academics and volunteers found evidence some of the laborers were murdered. Authors and research leaders Dr. William E. Watson and Dr. J. Francis Watson reveal the tragedy, mystery and discovery of what really happened at Duffy's Cut.

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176

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467139084

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9781467139083

Carved in Stone: Cemeteries of Claiborne County, Mississippi

By: William L. Sanders

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Carved in Stone: Cemeteries of Claiborne County, Mississippi

By: William L. Sanders

William Sanders discovered his first gravesite while hiking the Claiborne County back roads and, fascinated by the information it revealed and the simplicity of the marker, began exploring in search of other old stones. Carved in Stone serves as a reference text for people searching for ancestors. The book lists not only names and birth/death information, but reveals marriages, illness, military service, and other details linking Claiborne County's citizens together throughout history.

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226

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480908835

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9781480908833

Accrington Pals

The 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington) East Lancashire Regiment A History of the Battalion Raised from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and Chorley in World War One

By: William Turner

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Accrington Pals

The 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington) East Lancashire Regiment A History of the Battalion Raised from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and Chorley in World War One

By: William Turner

Accrington Pals is being re-released due to popular demand after being out of stock for sometime. The first book to be published in the now highly acclaimed Pals series. The Accrington Pals were the most famous of all the battalions, based upon research in local and national archives, and interviews with the battalion's handful of survivors, their many relations and descendants, it contains a great number of hitherto-unpublished eye-witnessed accounts and photographs. Accrington Pals will appeal to all those interested in the Great War, together with anyone in and around the Accrington area with an interest in family history.

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255

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Pen and Sword

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0850523605

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9780850523607

Health Informatics: Practical Guide Seventh Edition

By: William R. Hersh,Robert E. Hoyt

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Health Informatics: Practical Guide Seventh Edition

By: William R. Hersh,Robert E. Hoyt

Health informatics is the discipline concerned with the management of healthcare data and information through the application of computers and other information technologies. The field focuses more on identifying and applying information in the healthcare field and less on the technology involved. Our goal is to stimulate and educate healthcare and IT professionals and students about the key topics in this rapidly changing field. This seventh edition reflects the current knowledge in the topics listed below and provides learning objectives, key points, case studies and extensive references. Available as a paperback and eBook. Visit the textbook companion website at http://informaticseducation.org for more information.--Page 4 de la couverture.

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Lulu.com

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1387642413

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9781387642410

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Normal and Problem Pregnancies

By: Mark B. Landon,Henry L. Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Deborah A. Driscoll,Vincenzo Berghella,William A. Grobman,Sarah J. Kilpatrick,Alison G. Cahill

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Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Normal and Problem Pregnancies

By: Mark B. Landon,Henry L. Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Deborah A. Driscoll,Vincenzo Berghella,William A. Grobman,Sarah J. Kilpatrick,Alison G. Cahill

Highly readable, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies is an ideal day-to-day reference or study tool for residents and clinicians. This 8th Edition of this bestselling text offers fast access to evidence-based, comprehensive information, now fully revised with substantial content updates, new and improved illustrations, and a new, international editorial team that continues the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Steven Gabbe. - Puts the latest knowledge in this complex specialty at your fingertips, allowing you to quickly access the information you need to treat patients, participate knowledgably on rounds, and perform well on exams. - Contains at-a-glance features such as key points boxes, bolded text, chapter summaries and conclusions, key abbreviations boxes, and quick-reference tables, management and treatment algorithms, and bulleted lists throughout. - Features detailed illustrations from cover to cover—many new and improved—including more than 100 ultrasound images that provide an important resource for normal and abnormal fetal anatomy. - Covers key topics such as prevention of maternal mortality, diabetes in pregnancy, obesity in pregnancy, vaginal birth after cesarean section, and antepartum fetal evaluation. - Provides access to 11 videos that enhance learning in areas such as cesarean delivery and operative vaginal delivery. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323613403

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9780323613408

Massacre at Duffy's Cut

Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

By: William E. Watson,J. Francis Watson

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Massacre at Duffy's Cut

Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

By: William E. Watson,J. Francis Watson

The shocking murder of railroad laborers in nineteenth-century Pennsylvania—and the centuries-long coverup that followed—is revealed in this true crime history. In June 1832, railroad contractor Philip Duffy hired fifty-seven Irish immigrant laborers to work on Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad. They were sent to a stretch of track in rural Chester County known as Duffy's Cut. Six weeks later, all of them were dead. For more than 180 years, the railroad maintained that cholera was to blame and kept the historical record under lock and key. In a harrowing modern-day excavation of their mass grave, a group of academics and volunteers found evidence some of the laborers were murdered. Authors and research leaders Dr. William E. Watson and Dr. J. Francis Watson reveal the tragedy, mystery, and discovery of what really happened at Duffy's Cut.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439665621

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9781439665626

A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

By: William Watts Hart Davis

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A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

By: William Watts Hart Davis

Reprint of v. 3 of the 1905 ed. published by Lewis Pub. Co., New York under title: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania from the discovery of the Delaware to the present time.

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0806306416

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The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut

The Ghosts of Duffy's Cut

Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

Carved in Stone: Cemeteries of Claiborne County, Mississippi

Carved in Stone: Cemeteries of Claiborne County, Mississippi

Accrington Pals

Accrington Pals

Health Informatics: Practical Guide Seventh Edition

Health Informatics: Practical Guide Seventh Edition

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Massacre at Duffy's Cut

Massacre at Duffy's Cut

A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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