The Croppy: A Tale Of The Irish Rebellion Of 1798

By The O'Hara Family

Book Overview

The Croppy: A Tale Of The Irish Rebellion Of 1798 is a historical fiction novel written by The O�������Hara Family. The book is set in Ireland during the late 18th century when the country was under British rule. The story follows the life of a young Irishman named Michael Dwyer who becomes involved in the rebellion against the British.Michael, who is known as a ""croppy"" or a rebel, is forced to flee his home after his father is killed by British soldiers. He joins the United Irishmen, a group of rebels who are fighting for Irish independence. Michael becomes a skilled fighter and leader and is eventually appointed as a captain in the rebel army.Throughout the book, Michael and his fellow rebels engage in battles with the British army, and the story is filled with action and adventure. The book also explores the political and social issues that led to the rebellion, including the mistreatment of Irish Catholics by the British.The Croppy: A Tale Of The Irish Rebellion Of 1798 is a gripping and emotional story that provides insight into a significant period in Irish history. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the rebellion and the rebellion itself. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or 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: 1163632600
• ISBN13: 9781163632604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"