A Boycotted Household

By Letitia McClintock

Book Overview

A Boycotted Household is a novel written by Letitia McClintock and was first published in 1881. The story is set in Ireland during the time of the Land War, a period of agrarian unrest and violence. The novel follows the story of a family who are caught up in the conflict and are boycotted by their neighbors due to their refusal to join the Land League, a political organization advocating for tenant rights.The main character of the story is a young girl named Norah, who is trying to navigate the difficult situation her family finds themselves in. She is torn between her loyalty to her family and her sympathy for the poor tenants who are struggling to survive. Norah's father, a wealthy landowner, is determined to hold onto his property and refuses to give in to the demands of the Land League. As a result, his family becomes isolated and ostracized from their community.Throughout the novel, Norah struggles to find a way to bridge the divide between her family and the tenants. She forms a friendship with a young boy named Denis, whose family is one of the most affected by the boycott. Together, they try to find a way to bring peace to their community and end the conflict.A Boycotted Household is a powerful and moving story that explores the themes of loyalty, family, and social justice. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Land War and the impact it had on the people of Ireland. The novel is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a turbulent period in Irish history and is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436718392
• ISBN13: 9781436718394
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"