The Cross and the Shamrock by Hugh Quigley
"The Cross and the Shamrock" by Hugh Quigley is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This Irish-American Catholic tale explores the struggles and faith of the Irish Catholic diaspora in America, particularly emphasizing the trials and triumphs of the O'Clery family after their emigration. The book serves both as an entertainment piece and a diorama depicting the challenges faced by the Catholic community in the United States during that era.
The opening of the book introduces readers to a scene of profound grief as the widow O'Clery lies dying, surrounded by her children who are praying fervently for her. Father O'Shane, the local priest, arrives to provide the last rites and comfort the family with his presence, embodying the dedication of the clergy to their flock. The children, particularly the eldest, Paul O'Clery, promise to uphold their mother’s legacy of faith. As the chapter unfolds, we witness the emotional weight of their situation, which soon transitions into the harsh reality that they will face as orphans in a foreign land. This poignant introduction sets the tone for the themes of loss, faith, and the community's reliance on God and the church, while also foreshadowing the challenges the children will encounter as they navigate their new lives in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quigley, Hugh, 1819-1883 |
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| Title |
The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Irish Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Catholics -- United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16958 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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