Ireland to the Wild West

Through Agnes Hately’s intimate letters, listeners are offered a detailed and compelling glimpse into her life and the broader historical landscape of the late 19th century. The story chronicles her journey from Ireland to America with her husband James Kinnier Wilson, highlighting their experiences in rural New Jersey and the American West, including encounters with diverse communities and frontier dangers. This collection of letters reveals a fascinating mix of personal romance, faith, and resilience, providing a rich, firsthand perspective of a transformative era.