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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-31
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale follows Dermot O'Neil, a young Irish fisher-boy with noble blood, as he embarks on adventures that unfold against the backdrop of the beautiful but tumultuous west coast of Ireland. The story explores his rise from humble beginnings, his quest for education, and the impending danger as he becomes embroiled in societal conflicts influenced by his heritage and personal growth. At the start of the novel, Dermot, a 12-year-old boy, demonstrates his resourcefulness while fishing alone and subsequently selling his catch to the Earl of Kilfinnan. He captures the attention and admiration of the Earl's daughter, who offers to teach him to read. As Dermot begins his formal education, he becomes aware of his potential and the limitations of his current life, particularly in light of his noble heritage. When Dermot is unexpectedly drawn into a dangerous plot involving a rebel faction intent on attacking the Earl's castle, he must navigate perilous situations while remaining true to his roots. His journey is filled with themes of loyalty, courage, and ambition as he strives to protect those he loves amidst rising tensions in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIreland -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFishers -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHolloway, W. Herbert
_q(William Herbert),
_d1878-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23269
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