Kevin McCarthy verfasst historische Kriminalromane, die oft vor dem Hintergrund des irischen Unabhängigkeitskrieges spielen. Seine Kurzgeschichten, die in zahlreichen Print- und Online-Journalen veröffentlicht wurden, bieten scharfe Einblicke in die menschliche Natur und gesellschaftlichen Kommentar. McCarthys Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch seine detailreiche Atmosphäre und seine Fähigkeit aus, den Leser in die historische Epoche einzutauchen.
Sinn Féin Revolutionary, Fianna Fáil Nationalist and Revisionist Zionist
The biography explores Robert Briscoe's impactful political career from 1894 to 1969, highlighting his role in shaping Irish political culture during a tumultuous period. It also emphasizes his crucial contributions to the global Zionist rescue efforts in the 1930s, drawing on extensive archival materials to provide a comprehensive view of his influence and legacy.
Exploring the Irish and Irish diasporic participation in the Olympic Games, this book delves into both the athletic achievements and the accompanying political and national struggles faced by Ireland before gaining independence. It highlights how sports intertwined with the broader context of Irish identity and nationalism, shedding light on the complex relationship between athletics and political aspirations during this pivotal time in history.
Tom Kiely strode majestically through the Irish sporting scene, brushing aside all challengers, collecting championships by the score, smashing Irish, Scottish, British and European and world records on all sides. He created a blazing chapter of sporting history that still burns as brightly today as it did in the early years of the century' (David Guiney, Ireland and the Olympic Games) Thomas F. Kiely was widely regarded as the greatest all-around athlete in the world in the 1890s and early 1900s. He was never beaten in an all-round competition and many would regard him as the father of the modern decathlon. His career is interwoven with a range of events and issues in Ireland - he played a seminal role in helping the GAA establish itself before hurling and football were really widespread, and in shaping how Ireland coped with the dark days of the Parnellite split. In many respects, Kiely became a national hero at a time when the country needed one - a sort of blend of Cuchulainn and 'Mat the Thresher'he was intrinsically linked to the rise of cultural nationalism. He was nicknamed 'Erin's Champion'. Kiely played a major role in establishing Irish identity in international sport and was the first Irish sporting superstar. Kiely's story is full of wonderful anecdotes and details of his personality, capturing his status but also his humanity.
A saga of loyalty and survival in the vast, severe American West.
Long before the first European explorers set foot on Florida soil, numerous Native American tribes hunted, honored their gods, built burial mounds, and coexisted with one another in pockets of settlements across the state. This book explores the importance of archaeology in preserving the past for future generations, how archaeologists do their work, and even how young people can gain hands-on experience on a real dig. The different types of Indian mounds burial mounds, shell middens, and platform mounds and their uses are explained, as well as Indian languages and reservations. The authors provide detailed descriptions of 185 sites on the Native American Heritage Trail that mark important historical events, as well as a calendar of important dates that highlights the history, culture, setbacks, and successes of Florida's Native Americans.
Focusing on the historical significance of outhouses in Florida, this book captures the transition from these unique structures to modern indoor plumbing. Through a collection of photographs, it preserves the memory of outhouses, once common in backyards, while addressing intriguing questions about their design and usage. Readers will discover the reasons behind crescent moon carvings, the factors influencing their size and shape, and the materials used before toilet paper. This engaging blend of visual and trivia elements offers a nostalgic glimpse into a vanishing aspect of American culture.
West Cork. November 1920. The Irish War of Independence rages. The body of a young woman is found brutally murdered on a windswept hillside. A scrap board sign covering her mutilated body reads 'TRATOR'. Traitor. Acting Sergeant Sean O'Keefe of the Royal Irish Constabulary, a wounded veteran of the Great War, is assigned to investigate the crime, aided by sinister detectives sent from Dublin Castle to ensure he finds the killer, just so long as the killer he finds best serves the purposes of the Crown in Ireland. The IRA has instigated its own investigation into the young woman's death, assigning young Volunteer Liam Farrell - failed gunman and former law student - to the task of finding a killer it cannot allow to be one of its own. Unknown to each other, an RIC constable and an IRA Volunteer relentlessly pursue the truth behind the savage killing, their investigations taking them from the bullet-pocked lanes and thriving brothels of war-torn Cork city to the rugged, deadly hills of West Cork.
Florida has its own special way of celebrating the holiday.
Deserting to escape the horrors of the Indian wars two soldiers, Irish brothers, seek peace with the woman they love. Dakota Territory, 1867. The O’Driscoll brothers have survived a Sioux massacre, but Michael is gravely wounded. The deserters are fleeing north with Tom’s lover, Sara, when they come upon a sheltering rock by a river down off the Bozeman trail. If there is game here, they may survive the winter. But their attempts to find food and endure the savage winter are threatened by the arrival in their camp of two trappers, whose presence sets in motion a series of bloody events that will mark the trio as Outlaws, hunted by the Montana Vigilance Committee, their likenesses appearing on Wanted posters in settlements and mining camps along the trail. Enter any town, and they will have to shoot their way out. The rock and the river become their safe place, and when spring comes, their paradise. But the world seeks its way to them, and even in paradise human nature makes its own trouble. In this follow-up to his acclaimed novel, Wolves of Eden, Kevin McCarthy tells a story of three very human characters battling to survive in a vast, beautiful, and unforgiving landscape
Cedar Key offers a glimpse into the romantic and often overlooked history of old Florida, characterized by its small-town charm and rich cultural heritage. This tranquil island community, known as Florida's oldest port, serves as a haven for artists and writers, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and a diverse array of wildlife. Visitors can immerse themselves in the serene atmosphere and discover the island's unique blend of history and artistry, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking peace and inspiration.