Ridgeway: An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada by Scian Dubh
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| Author | Dubh, Scian, 1815-1896 |
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| Title | Ridgeway: An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Ridgeway: An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada" by Scian Dubh is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores themes of national identity, colonial oppression, and resistance against the British Empire, particularly focusing on the Irish struggle for independence during the period surrounding the Fenian invasion of Canada. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the complex backdrop of the Irish people's suffering under English rule and the brewing tensions as the Fenian movement gains momentum in both the United States and Canada. The narrative opens with a soldier named Nick Barry navigating a foggy evening in Canada, where he engages in conversation with several characters, including the mysterious Philip Greaves and the robust Tom O'Brien. Through dialogues filled with historical reflection and contemporary frustrations, the book hints at the forthcoming conflict and the various characters' motives and allegiances. The discussions reveal the intensity surrounding Irish nationalism and the sensibilities of those who have been touched by the oppression of their homeland, setting the stage for the dramatic events to come in this intricate tale of love, loyalty, and rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ridgeway, Battle of, Ridgeway, Ont., 1866 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fenians -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- Fenian invasions, 1866-1870 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9476 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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