Mary Lee: Or The Yankee In Ireland (1880)

By Paul Peppergrass

Book Overview

Mary Lee: Or The Yankee In Ireland is a novel written by Paul Peppergrass and published in 1880. The story follows the adventures of Mary Lee, a young American woman who travels to Ireland to visit her relatives. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters and experiences both the beauty and the challenges of life in Ireland.As Mary explores the country, she learns about Irish history and culture, and she also becomes embroiled in a romantic intrigue involving two young men, one of whom is a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of Irish society in the late 19th century, including its political unrest and its struggles with poverty and famine.Throughout the book, Peppergrass weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and identity, as Mary grapples with questions about her own roots and her place in the world. The novel is notable for its engaging characters, its vivid descriptions of the Irish landscape, and its nuanced portrayal of the complex historical and cultural context in which the story takes place. Overall, Mary Lee: Or The Yankee In Ireland is a compelling and thought-provoking work 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: 1166615308
• ISBN13: 9781166615307
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"