Book: 'The Peter Robinson Experiment' by M. English-Cooper In 1825, prolonged rainfall and economic policies in rural Ireland brought the livelihoods of thousands to a breaking point and sparked rebellion. An experiment, under the direction of Peter Robinson, was designed to relocate 2 024 of the impoverished, tenant farmers and malcontents to Canada, and measure their success in transforming the wilderness into productive farmland. The emigrants’ journey across the Atlantic Ocean and along the St. Lawrence and Otonabee rivers proved to be a test of survival as they faced life-threatening sickness, physical and emotional stress, and extreme weather conditions. For Patrick and Margaret Heffernan, their experience was overshadowed by great uncertainty, and demanded unwavering determination to reach their new home safely. 'The Peter Robinson Experiment' by M. English-Cooper is a work of literary non-fiction that includes historical information while, at the same time, telling the story of Patrick and Margaret Heffernan's personal journey of hardship, challenges, and perseverance. The author, Mary English-Cooper, aimed to make the book both informative and evocative, providing insight into how the people involved in the experiment must have been feeling and thinking.The book is available for purchase by sending an e-mail to the address on Mary English-Cooper website - www.thepeterrobinsonexperiment.com - [email protected] - for $15.00/book plus shipping. Manage Cookie Preferences