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Children of the Dead End
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023196604
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy by Patrick MacGill offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a working-class Irishman at the turn of the 20th century. This autobiographical fiction, rooted in the social realism of its time, transports readers to Donegal, Ireland, and beyond, following the experiences of an Irish navvy.
More than just a historical novel, this is a powerful story of survival and resilience. MacGill's work paints a vivid portrait of an era, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a segment of society often overlooked. Explore themes of poverty, labor, and the human spirit in this classic work. A meticulously prepared print republication, this edition ensures that MacGill's important voice continues to resonate. A significant contribution to historical fiction, Children of the Dead End remains a testament to the enduring power of the human story.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 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.
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