In The Wake Of King James Or Dun-Randal On The Sea (1896)

By Standish J. O'Grady

Book Overview

In The Wake Of King James Or Dun-Randal On The Sea is a historical novel written by Standish O'Grady and published in 1896. The story is set in 17th century Ireland and follows the adventures of a young Irishman named Dun-Randal who becomes embroiled in the political and religious conflicts of the time.The novel begins with Dun-Randal's family being evicted from their land by English colonizers. Dun-Randal sets out to seek revenge and joins a group of rebels fighting against the English. He soon finds himself caught up in the larger conflict between King James II and William of Orange.As Dun-Randal travels across Ireland and England, he encounters a variety of characters, including pirates, smugglers, and members of the Irish aristocracy. He also falls in love with a young noblewoman named Lady Margaret.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of 17th century Ireland and its portrayal of the political and religious tensions of the time. It also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power.Overall, In The Wake Of King James Or Dun-Randal On The Sea is a thrilling adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into a turbulent period of Irish history.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: 1164091956
• ISBN13: 9781164091950
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"