The Silk Of The Kine

A Novel (1896)

von L. Mcmanus

210 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Silk Of The Kine is a novel written by L. McManus and originally published in 1896. The story is set in Ireland during the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Eileen O'Connor. Eileen is the daughter of a poor farmer and dreams of a better life. She falls in love with a wealthy landowner's son, but their relationship is forbidden by their families.Eileen's father dies, leaving her and her mother struggling to make ends meet. Eileen is forced to take a job as a servant in the wealthy landowner's household, where she is mistreated by the lady of the house. Despite this, Eileen remains determined to better herself and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman, selling the silk of the kine (cows) that she has raised.The novel explores themes of love, class, and determination, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural Ireland during the 19th century. It is a classic work of Irish literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the country's history and culture.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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• ISBN: 9781120927903
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC