02570cam a22003253u 4500 9476 UtSlPG 20260610133232.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dubh, Scian, 1815-1896 Ridgeway: An Historical Romance of the Fenian Invasion of Canada Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-01 Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Beth Trapaga and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions HTML file produced by David Widger "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.) Original publication data not identified Ridgeway, Battle of, Ridgeway, Ont., 1866 -- Fiction Fenians -- History -- Fiction Canada -- History -- Fenian invasions, 1866-1870 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9476 51209 51209