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Title: The Northern Iron
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Northern Iron" by George A. Birmingham is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 1798, during a time of political turbulence in Ireland, focusing on themes of identity, friendship, and rebellion. The main characters include the minister's son, Neal Ward, who is caught between loyalty to his family and his burgeoning feelings for Una St. Clair, as well as the enigmatic Donald Ward, Neal's uncle who returns from America with a troubled past. At the start of the novel, the author vividly depicts the coastal landscape of Northern Ireland and introduces readers to the Reverend Micah Ward and his son, Neal. Neal is a bright young man grappling with his father's strict discipline while yearning for freedom and friendship with the local gentry. We also meet Una St. Clair, who, along with her brother Maurice, holds a special place in Neal's life. The opening scenes establish a sense of growing tension, as the political undercurrents of rebellion and a looming confrontation with the government create a backdrop for personal and societal conflicts. The narrative raises questions about loyalty, the impact of historical events on personal relationships, and the struggle for justice in a turbulent period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950
EBook No.: 24140
Published: Jan 23, 2008
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1798 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Northern Iron
Note: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Northern Iron" by George A. Birmingham is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 1798, during a time of political turbulence in Ireland, focusing on themes of identity, friendship, and rebellion. The main characters include the minister's son, Neal Ward, who is caught between loyalty to his family and his burgeoning feelings for Una St. Clair, as well as the enigmatic Donald Ward, Neal's uncle who returns from America with a troubled past. At the start of the novel, the author vividly depicts the coastal landscape of Northern Ireland and introduces readers to the Reverend Micah Ward and his son, Neal. Neal is a bright young man grappling with his father's strict discipline while yearning for freedom and friendship with the local gentry. We also meet Una St. Clair, who, along with her brother Maurice, holds a special place in Neal's life. The opening scenes establish a sense of growing tension, as the political undercurrents of rebellion and a looming confrontation with the government create a backdrop for personal and societal conflicts. The narrative raises questions about loyalty, the impact of historical events on personal relationships, and the struggle for justice in a turbulent period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950
EBook No.: 24140
Published: Jan 23, 2008
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1798 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.