"Ireland Under Coercion: The Diary of an American" by William Henry Hurlbert is a chronicle of one man's exploration of Ireland in 1888. Through observant eyes, the author documents his travels and conversations, painting a detailed picture of the political and social issues brewing on the Emerald Isle. From landing in Dublin and hearing royalist talk on his journey, to diving into local controversies like the case of Father M'Fadden, the book captures a nation grappling with nationalism, coercion, and the hopes of reform. These observations highlight the tensions of the time and the complexities of the nation's identity. The book reveals a society caught between political movements, cultural identity, and the powerful influence of both England and America.
Ireland Under Coercion: The Diary of an American (1 of 2) (2nd ed.) (1888)
By William Henry Hurlbert
Venture into 1888 Ireland to witness a land of political unrest and cultural struggle through the eyes of a curious American traveler.
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About the AuthorWilliam Henry Hurlbert was an American journalist and the possible author of “The Diary of a Public Man,” published in the North American Review in 1879. His responsibility for the Diary—once dubbed the “most gigantic” problem of uncertain authorship in American historical writing—was carefully concealed and has only recently been established.
William Henry Hurlbert was an American journalist and the possible author of “The Diary of a Public Man,” published in the North American Review in 1879. His responsibility for the Diary—once dubbed the “most gigantic” problem of uncertain authorship in American historical writing—was carefully concealed and has only recently been established.
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