""Hugh Talbot: A Tale Of The Irish Confiscations Of The Seventeenth Century"" is a historical novel written by William J. O'Neill Daunt and published in 1846. The story is set in Ireland during the 17th century, a time when the English Crown was confiscating land from Irish Catholics and giving it to Protestant settlers. The main character, Hugh Talbot, is a young Catholic who is forced to flee his home after his family's land is taken by the English. He joins a group of rebels fighting against the English and becomes a key ...
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""Hugh Talbot: A Tale Of The Irish Confiscations Of The Seventeenth Century"" is a historical novel written by William J. O'Neill Daunt and published in 1846. The story is set in Ireland during the 17th century, a time when the English Crown was confiscating land from Irish Catholics and giving it to Protestant settlers. The main character, Hugh Talbot, is a young Catholic who is forced to flee his home after his family's land is taken by the English. He joins a group of rebels fighting against the English and becomes a key figure in their struggle for justice and freedom. Along the way, he falls in love with a Protestant woman, which adds an extra layer of complexity to his story. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the political and social turmoil of the time, and it offers a unique perspective on the Irish struggle for independence. Daunt's writing is both engaging and informative, and his characters are well-drawn and sympathetic. Overall, ""Hugh Talbot"" is a compelling historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in Irish history and culture.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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