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100 1 _aMaxwell, W. H.
_q(William Hamilton),
_d1792-1850
245 1 4 _aThe Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, and His Man, Mark Antony O'Toole
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aA few illustrations are by "Dick Kitcat" [i. e. Richard Doyle], the others are by Leech.
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-15
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, and His Man, Mark Antony O'Toole" by W. H. Maxwell is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of late 18th century Ireland, the narrative follows Hector O'Halloran, the son of a soldier, as he embarks on a life filled with adventure, familial ties, and social upheaval. Central to the story are themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of historical events on personal lives, with a focus on Hector's relationships with his parents and his foster brother, Mark Antony O'Toole. The opening of the book introduces readers to a tempestuous setting characterized by political instability and familial loyalty. It begins with a vivid portrayal of a stormy night in Donegal, where Colonel Denis O'Halloran and his wife, Emily, celebrate the first anniversary of their son, Hector, amidst the tensions of an insurrection brewing in Ireland. Readers are introduced to key characters, including the Colonel, his wife, and their friends, revealing their emotional complexities and the palpable sense of danger around them. As festivities unfold, the tension escalates with mentions of local unrest and a looming threat that culminates in an attack on their home, setting the stage for the adventurous and tumultuous life that lies ahead for young Hector. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aDoyle, Richard,
_d1824-1883
700 1 _aLeech, John,
_d1817-1864
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46864
999 _c87703
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