This book is a fascinating account of the origins and history of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a fraternal organization with roots in colonial America. The author traces the evolution of the organization from its beginnings in Philadelphia to its expansion into other parts of the United States. Readers interested in the history of Irish immigration and the cultural impact of immigrants in America will find this book to be both informative and entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.