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Penelope's Irish Experiences

Penelope's Irish Experiences

Wiggin, Kate Douglas

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 1419140728
ISBN13: 9781419140723
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.42 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.38
Language: English
Penelope's Irish Experiences is a novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the protagonist, Penelope, and her adventures in Ireland. The stories are set in the late 19th century and early 20th century and provide a glimpse into Irish life during that time.Penelope is an American woman who travels to Ireland with her family. She is fascinated by the people, culture, and customs of Ireland and the stories in the book reflect her experiences. The stories are written in a light-hearted and humorous tone and are filled with interesting characters and situations.The book covers a range of topics including Irish folklore, superstitions, and traditions. It also explores the tensions between the Irish and English during that time period. Through Penelope's eyes, readers get a sense of the beauty and complexity of Irish culture.Overall, Penelope's Irish Experiences is an entertaining and informative book that provides a unique perspective on Irish life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish culture and history.We had intended, too, to make our own comparison of the Bay of Dublin and the Bay of Naples, because every traveller, from Charles Lever's Jack Hinton down to Thackeray and Mr. Alfred Austin has always made it a point of honour to do so. We were balked in our conscientious endeavour, because we arrived at the North Wall forty minutes earlier than the hour set by the steamship company.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.

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