Father Butler, The Lough Dearg Pilgrim (1839)
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ISBN10: 1120194911
ISBN13: 9781120194916
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120194916
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Father Butler, The Lough Dearg Pilgrim is a novel written by William Carleton and first published in 1839. The story is set in rural Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the life of a Catholic priest named Father Butler. The main character is a humble and devoted priest who is loved and respected by the people of his community. The novel begins with Father Butler embarking on a pilgrimage to Lough Dearg, a holy site in Ireland. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including harsh weather, dangerous terrain, and hostile locals. Despite these difficulties, he remains steadfast in his faith and continues on his journey, inspiring others to do the same.As the story progresses, Father Butler becomes involved in various conflicts and struggles within his community, including a dispute over land ownership and a conflict with a wealthy and powerful landlord. Through it all, he remains true to his principles and stands up for what is right, even in the face of opposition and persecution.Father Butler, The Lough Dearg Pilgrim is a powerful and moving portrait of a man of faith who embodies the best qualities of the Irish people. It is a story of courage, perseverance, and the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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