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When Louisa May Alcott Endorsed “No Irish Need Apply”

 Author: Patrick Young  Published Date: January 3, 2020  35 Comments on When Louisa May Alcott Endorsed “No Irish Need Apply”

Like many of her background, Louisa May Alcott had strong prejudices against Irish immigrants. While we remember her for Little Women, Alcott was a frequent…

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