Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy by Patrick MacGill
QR code
"Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy" by Patrick MacGill is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life of Dermod Flynn, a young boy from Donegal, as he ventures into the hard reality of working as a navvy (a term for laborers who build roads or railways) in Ireland. Through the lens of Dermod's experiences, the book delves into themes of poverty,
family life, social injustice, and the struggles of the working class during a tumultuous period. The opening of the autobiography introduces the reader to Dermod Flynn's childhood, painted against the backdrop of his family's simple life in Glenmornan. Set during a cold winter night, the narrative captures tender moments shared around a fire, familial bonds, and the looming hardships faced by the Flynn family. Dermod reflects on his surroundings, revealing a blend of innocence and hardship, from the chores shared with his siblings to the superstitions and traditions of rural Ireland. As Dermod's story unfolds, it becomes evident that he is on the brink of daunting challenges, hinting at his eventual journey toward becoming a navvy and the significant struggles he will encounter along the way. This glimpse sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with personal and social themes, making it compelling for readers interested in historical accounts and social realism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | MacGill, Patrick, 1890?-1963 |
|---|---|
| Title | Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Working class -- Fiction |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Autobiographical fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poor -- Fiction |
| Subject | Irish -- Scotland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Donegal (Ireland : County) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50324 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50324-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 672 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!