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Title: The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 19, November 7, 1840
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 19, November 7, 1840" by Various is a periodical publication that provides a glimpse into Irish culture, history, and society during the early 19th century. The journal features a variety of articles, illustrations, and anecdotes that reflect the interests and concerns of its time, giving readers insight into the social fabric of Ireland in that era. Its content is largely historical and biographical, focusing on notable figures and events in Irish history. The issue includes a rich narrative about Thomas Coghlan, known as "the Maw," the last descendant of an ancient family, and his peculiar life as a local authority figure who adhered to ancient Irish customs. The account explores his interactions with both the gentry and the common people, highlighted by a humorous incident involving the decoding of an old stone inscription. Through storytelling and character sketches, the journal captures Coghlan's eccentricity and the fading traditions of the Irish tanistry system. Additionally, it touches upon the plight of a peculiar family living on Staten Island, and included poetry that reflects on loss and longing. Overall, the publication aims to connect its readers to Ireland's past and its cultural identity through engaging narratives and humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 54297
Published: Mar 8, 2017
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Periodicals
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 19, November 7, 1840
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by JSTOR www.jstor.org)
Summary: "The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 19, November 7, 1840" by Various is a periodical publication that provides a glimpse into Irish culture, history, and society during the early 19th century. The journal features a variety of articles, illustrations, and anecdotes that reflect the interests and concerns of its time, giving readers insight into the social fabric of Ireland in that era. Its content is largely historical and biographical, focusing on notable figures and events in Irish history. The issue includes a rich narrative about Thomas Coghlan, known as "the Maw," the last descendant of an ancient family, and his peculiar life as a local authority figure who adhered to ancient Irish customs. The account explores his interactions with both the gentry and the common people, highlighted by a humorous incident involving the decoding of an old stone inscription. Through storytelling and character sketches, the journal captures Coghlan's eccentricity and the fading traditions of the Irish tanistry system. Additionally, it touches upon the plight of a peculiar family living on Staten Island, and included poetry that reflects on loss and longing. Overall, the publication aims to connect its readers to Ireland's past and its cultural identity through engaging narratives and humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 54297
Published: Mar 8, 2017
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Periodicals
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.