Holland-Tide (1842)
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ISBN10: 116619924X
ISBN13: 9781166199241
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166199241
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Holland-Tide is a historical novel written by Gerald Griffin and published in 1842. The story is set in the 16th century during the Dutch War of Independence against Spanish rule. The main character, Willem Kieft, is a Dutch soldier who is sent to Ireland to recruit soldiers for the war effort. While in Ireland, he falls in love with a young woman named Eileen O'Connor, but their relationship is complicated by their differing backgrounds and the political tensions of the time.As Willem continues to recruit soldiers, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. He must navigate the complex relationships between the Dutch, Irish, and Spanish forces while also trying to protect Eileen and his fellow soldiers. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence.Holland-Tide is considered a classic of Irish literature and historical fiction. It offers a vivid portrayal of the political and social tensions of the time and presents a compelling story of love and war. Gerald Griffin's writing is praised for its descriptive power and emotional depth.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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