Excerpt from The Wooing of Sheila
John Power sat in comfort, smoking a long Clay pipe. By him stood a two-handled silver tankard Of ale. On the cold hearthstone lay three great hounds, each in his loop.
The heat of the summer day was over, but still the air streamed in warm and scented through the open hall door. From where he sat Power could see a long stretch of new-shaven meadow backed by ascending woods in darkening summer green. He could hear, too, the wheels of the last load of hay retreating homewards to the haggart. All day his men had laboured and he had urged them on, betaking himself at intervals to his cool hall and his pipe and tankard.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an insightful glimpse into the lives and struggles of the rural poor in 19th century Ireland. The author weaves together the stories of several characters, whose experiences shed light on the broader social and economic conditions of the time. These include hunger and disease, forced migration, the loss of traditional ways of life, and the brutality of the landlord class. The book also explores the resilience and dignity of the Irish peasantry, their faith, and their ability to find joy in the face of adversity. The author's vivid prose and deeply researched account make this book a valuable contribution to our understanding of Irish history and culture. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. 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. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243883585_0
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