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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFea, Samuel,
_d1872-1943
245 1 0 _aIrish Ned :
_bThe Winnipeg Newsy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-15
508 _aProduced by K. Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net ((This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries))
520 _a"Irish Ned" by Samuel Fea is a novel written in the early 20th century that tells the heartwarming yet poignant story of a young boy named Ned, who sells newspapers in Winnipeg. Set against the backdrop of early 1900s Canada, the book explores themes of innocence, resilience, and the struggles of the less fortunate, as experienced through the life of a boy facing poverty and the loss of loved ones. The narrative centers on Irish Ned, a spirited and cheerful newsboy, who navigates the challenges of his environment with optimism and determination. After losing his mother at a young age and later facing hardship when his father is imprisoned during a strike, Ned is raised by his grandmother, who instills in him strong values and love. Despite his circumstances, Ned seeks joy in his community, participating in church events and cherishing simple pleasures, particularly the annual picnic at Winnipeg Beach. However, tragedy strikes when he contracts typhoid fever, leading to a touching and emotional conclusion as his community rallies around him in support. The story reflects on the impact of a young life marked by hope and kindness, even in the face of adversity, ultimately leaving a legacy of love and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNewspaper vendors -- Manitoba -- Winnipeg -- Biography
653 _aWinnipeg (Man.) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24309
999 _c65310
_d65310