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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aOrange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-08
508 _aE-text prepared by Martin Robb
520 _a"Orange and Green: A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during a tumultuous period in Irish history, exploring the complex dynamics surrounding the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, particularly during the Williamite War in Ireland. The narrative follows the Davenant family, focusing on young Walter Davenant and his interactions with various characters from both sides of the conflict, offering insights into the personal and political struggles of the time. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a shipwreck near the Davenant Castle, introducing themes of bravery and calamity. Walter Davenant, the main character, is portrayed as courageous and impulsive, quickly springing into action to assist victims from the wreck. The aftermath of the shipwreck sees him celebrated for his bravery, while simultaneously emphasizing the strained relationships and historical grievances between the Davenants and the Whitefoots, a local family that symbolizes the Protestant ascendancy. The tension builds as the backdrop of an imminent political upheaval is established, highlighting the shifting loyalties and the multifaceted allegiances that will shape the fate of Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aIreland -- History -- War of 1689-1691 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18356
999 _c59742
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