A Tale of the Irish Peasantry. Published by the American Tract Society. Book measures 7" by 4 3/4". Gems of the Bog, traces the lives of the Sheenan family through various trials until their emigration to America. Jane Dunbar Chaplin (February 11, 1819 - April 17, 1884).
Born in Scotland, family emigrated to New York City in 1821. Worn brown hardcover with gold lettering/decoration on spine. Cover has wear, edge wear, bumped/worn corners.Binding slanted, pages have edge wear, front inside hinge cracked / first 16 pages have been stitched back together along time ago. 399 pages with yellowing/age toning.
Various amounts of light spotting/spots scattered throughout. Book would look great on your bookshelf!
Please look at the photos. This heartwarming tale tells the story of a young Irish girl, her father, and a mysterious stranger who comes to town.
Set in the lush Irish countryside, the story is filled with memorable characters, moments of joy and sorrow, and a deep appreciation for the beauty and magic of the natural world. With its vivid descriptions and charming prose, Gems of the Bog is a true gem of Irish literature. Please take a look at my other listings. For lots of great books and other stuff.