Ireland since the famine

Description:

In colonial Williamsburg, nine-year-old Felicity's dancing skills improve when she changes from wearing clumsy shoes to dainty slippers but ultimately she learns that "Gracefulness is in the foot, not the shoe." Includes information on the education of girls in colonial America, focusing on dance, and presents square dance instructions.

subjects: Famines,  History,  Irish question,  Politics and government,  Politique et gouvernement,  Ireland, politics and government,  Ireland, history, famine, 1845-1852,  Northern ireland, politics and government

Places: Ireland,  Northern Ireland

Times: 1837-1901,  20th century,  Famine, 1845-1852