the "rals"

ral n The tragic winter of 1817-1818 is known in our history as "the Winter of the Rals", the "rals" being rowdies, destitute and starving men and boys, who roamed the streets robbing and terrorizing the already suffering population. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 U...

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Summary:ral n The tragic winter of 1817-1818 is known in our history as "the Winter of the Rals", the "rals" being rowdies, destitute and starving men and boys, who roamed the streets robbing and terrorizing the already suffering population. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I and Sup Used I Not used