Arrah Neil: Or Times Of Old (1853)

By George Payne Rainsford James

Book Overview

Arrah Neil: Or Times Of Old is a historical novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and published in 1853. The story is set in 17th century Ireland and follows the life of Arrah Neil, a young woman who is caught up in the political and religious turmoil of the time.Arrah is a Catholic who lives with her Protestant uncle in Dublin. She falls in love with a young Catholic man named Shane O'Neil, but their relationship is threatened by the ongoing conflict between Catholics and Protestants. As tensions rise, Arrah finds herself torn between her love for Shane and her loyalty to her uncle and his Protestant beliefs.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and political and religious conflict. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century Ireland, including the customs, traditions, and political landscape of the time.Overall, Arrah Neil: Or Times Of Old is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a tumultuous period in Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, as well as fans of historical fiction.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: 1166479242
• ISBN13: 9781166479244
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"