The Croppy, a Tale of 1798, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

John Banim, Michael Banim

ISBN 10: 0259173959 / ISBN 13: 9780259173953

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. Amidst the tumult of the 1798 Irish Rebellion, this book throws us into the heart of Wexford as it falls to the insurgents. We meet Sir William, a man consumed by personal vendettas and the desperate search for his missing wife, Eliza. His path intertwines with figures like the formidable Father Rourke and the ruthless Shawn-a-Gow, leaders of the rebellion, painting a vivid picture of the chaos and brutality that marked this period. The author masterfully navigates the complexities of the rebellion, exploring themes of revenge, love, and the struggle for power. We witness the stark contrast between the fervent idealism of the rebellion's cause and the grim reality of its execution, marked by violence and betrayal. The narrative delves into the psychology of individuals caught in the crossfire, exposing the raw emotions and moral dilemmas they face. Through the intertwining narratives of Sir William, Eliza, and other characters, the book offers a profound reflection on the human cost of conflict and the enduring power of love and hope amidst despair. By delving into the personal stories within a historical event, the author illuminates the complexities of human nature and the enduring impact of the 1798 rebellion on the Irish people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Croppy, a Tale of 1798, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259173959
• ISBN 13: 9780259173953
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Excerpt from The Croppy, a Tale of 1798, Vol. 3 of 3

But a more serious incident, in which, merely to break down impediments to his own business, he was obliged to bear a part, caused farther interruption to his career.

The Insurgents had stipulated that life and property should be spared, provided the arms, ammunition, and accoutrements of the garrison, were left behind. But the garrison abandoned the town - so precipitately as, in many instances, to abandon, at the same time, their wives and children - before even the return, from the be siegers, of their own envoys; and consequently they did not comply with terms which they would not tarry to learn. The invading throng, disappointed of the expected Spoils, which.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.