Patrick MacGill
Patrick MacGill was an Irish journalist, poet and novelist, known as "The Navvy Poet" because he had worked as a navvy before he began writing.
Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy
Witness a young Irish boy's transition from a simple life in Donegal to the backbreaking work of a navvy, facing hardship and injustice at every turn.
By Patrick MacGill
The Rat-Pit
** In a cruel world of poverty and judgment, a young woman battles for her survival and her mother's, navigating the complex ties of community and the weight of societal expectations.
By Patrick MacGill
The Red Horizon
Young soldiers grapple with excitement and fear as they journey toward the brutal reality of World War I trenches.
By Patrick MacGill
The Amateur Army
Witness an ordinary man's transformation into a soldier amidst the chaos of World War I, filled with unexpected bonds, daunting challenges, and surprising humor.
By Patrick MacGill
The Brown Brethren
In a world consumed by war, soldiers find solace in brotherhood and fleeting moments of joy, as they grapple with the ever-present shadow of the battlefield.
By Patrick MacGill
The Diggers: The Australians in France
Amidst the ruins of war-torn France, brave Australian soldiers wage a desperate fight for survival, freedom, and victory.
By Patrick MacGill
The Great Push: An Episode of the Great War
Witness the courage and camaraderie of soldiers facing unimaginable horrors during a crucial World War I battle.
By Patrick MacGill