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The Pope's Green Island (1912)

The Pope's Green Island (1912)

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesItalian History

ISBN10: 1164185950
ISBN13: 9781164185956
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Pope's Green Island is a historical novel written by William Patrick Ryan and published in 1912. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young Irishman named Terence O'Moore. Terence is a devout Catholic and dreams of becoming a priest, but his plans are disrupted when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his homeland.Terence's journey takes him to the Vatican, where he becomes a trusted aide to Pope Pius VII. The Pope is concerned about the plight of the Irish people, who are suffering under British rule, and he sends Terence on a mission to help them. Terence travels to Ireland and becomes involved in the struggle for independence, working closely with the famous Irish nationalist Daniel O'Connell.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the political and social conditions of Ireland in the early 19th century, as well as a fascinating look at the inner workings of the Vatican. It is also a story of faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The Pope's Green Island is a timeless tale of one man's journey to fulfill his destiny and make a difference in the world.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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