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THE O?DONNELLS OF GLEN COTTAGE IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
09 / 2009
9781120204523
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Sinopsis

''The O?Donnells of Glen Cottage'' is a historical novel written by David Power Conyngham and published in 1874. The story is set during the Famine years in Ireland, a period of great hardship and suffering for the Irish people. The novel follows the lives of the O?Donnell family, who live in the small village of Glen Cottage in County Donegal. The family is comprised of John O?Donnell, his wife, and their six children. They are a hard-working and close-knit family, but they struggle to make ends meet in the face of the famine and the oppressive policies of the British government.As the famine worsens, the O?Donnells are forced to make difficult choices in order to survive. They must sell their possessions, leave their home, and even resort to begging and stealing in order to feed themselves. Along the way, they encounter other families who are also struggling to survive, as well as wealthy landlords who are indifferent to their plight.Despite the hardships they face, the O?Donnells remain determined to hold onto their dignity and their sense of community. They draw strength from their faith, their love for each other, and their Irish heritage. Through their struggles, they come to understand the importance of solidarity and the need to stand up for their rights as a people.''The O?Donnells of Glen Cottage'' is a powerful and moving portrayal of the Famine years in Ireland. It offers a vivid and detailed picture of the social, economic, and political conditions of the time, as well as a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Irish people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.