Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry

<p>Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry by William Carleton offers a vivid portrayal of 19th-century rural Ireland through captivating short stories. This collection originally published in 1830 and expanded in later editions presents an authentic and insightful look into the lives customs and beliefs of the Irish peasantry. Included are notable stories such as The Donagh; Or the Horse-Stealers Phil Purcell the Pig Driver Geography of an Irish Oath The Lianhan Shee and Going to Maynooth.</p> <p>Carleton's work is celebrated for its realistic depiction of Irish life capturing both its hardships and its humor. Through these tales readers gain a deeper understanding of Irish folklore social dynamics and the historical context of the time. This edition preserves the original language and cultural nuances making it a valuable resource for those interested in Irish history literature and folklore.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>