The Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean by Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Holloway, W. Herbert |
| Title | The Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale follows Dermot O'Neil, a young Irish fisher-boy with noble blood, as he embarks on adventures that unfold against the backdrop of the beautiful but tumultuous west coast of Ireland. The story explores his rise from humble beginnings, his quest for education, and the impending danger as he becomes embroiled in societal conflicts influenced by his heritage and personal growth. At the start of the novel, Dermot, a 12-year-old boy, demonstrates his resourcefulness while fishing alone and subsequently selling his catch to the Earl of Kilfinnan. He captures the attention and admiration of the Earl's daughter, who offers to teach him to read. As Dermot begins his formal education, he becomes aware of his potential and the limitations of his current life, particularly in light of his noble heritage. When Dermot is unexpectedly drawn into a dangerous plot involving a rebel faction intent on attacking the Earl's castle, he must navigate perilous situations while remaining true to his roots. His journey is filled with themes of loyalty, courage, and ambition as he strives to protect those he loves amidst rising tensions in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fishers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23269 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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