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100 1 _aO'Higgins, Brian,
_d1882-1963
245 1 0 _aFun o' the Forge: Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-11
505 0 _aThe blacksmith's charm -- How Jimmy settled the Sojer -- The confiscated bacon -- "Bow-wow" -- How Johnnie got his degree -- The best of a bargain -- When Denis turned to the tay -- A glorious victory -- On elections -- Ned's trip to Dublin -- The lawyer for the defence -- The first plum pudding.
508 _aProduced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/))
520 _a"Fun o' the Forge: Stories" by Brian O'Higgins is a collection of humorous tales likely written during the early 20th century. The stories showcase the charm and wit of Irish life, focusing on the character of Ned M'Grane, a jovial blacksmith from Balnagore, who is not just skilled at his trade but also adept at storytelling. These narratives are deeply rooted in Irish culture and humor, portraying the everyday lives and struggles of rural Irish folk. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Ned M'Grane and the setting of his smithy, a gathering place where locals come to hear his entertaining stories and share their own. One of the first tales revolves around Ned's plans to help his friend Seumas Shanley win the heart of Nannie Boylan against her father's wishes, demonstrating Ned's cleverness and resourcefulness. The narrative unfolds around themes of love, community, and light-hearted mischief, as Ned concocts a plan involving a charming subterfuge to aid his friend, setting the tone for the delightful humor and warmth that permeates the stories throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aStorytellers -- Fiction
653 _aBlacksmiths -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish fiction -- Irish authors
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56963
999 _c97794
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