""The Plough And The Cross: A Story Of New Ireland"" is a historical novel written by William Patrick O'Ryan and first published in 1910. The story is set in Ireland during the early 17th century, a time of great political and religious upheaval. The protagonist of the novel is a young farmer named Brian O'Donnell, who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the native Irish and the English colonizers. Brian is a devout Catholic who is fiercely loyal to his people and his faith, but he is also a pragmatic and resourceful ...
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""The Plough And The Cross: A Story Of New Ireland"" is a historical novel written by William Patrick O'Ryan and first published in 1910. The story is set in Ireland during the early 17th century, a time of great political and religious upheaval. The protagonist of the novel is a young farmer named Brian O'Donnell, who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the native Irish and the English colonizers. Brian is a devout Catholic who is fiercely loyal to his people and his faith, but he is also a pragmatic and resourceful man who is determined to protect his family and his livelihood. As the conflict intensifies, Brian finds himself caught between the competing interests of the English authorities, the Irish rebels, and the Catholic Church. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, and make difficult choices that will determine the fate of his family and his community. ""The Plough And The Cross"" is a gripping and insightful portrayal of a pivotal moment in Irish history, and a testament to the resilience and courage of the Irish people in the face of adversity.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.
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