Bøger af Matthew Archdeacon

Set in 16th century England, Bartolomew Hunt is tasked by the Vatican to track down and capture Catholic priests who are seen as traitors to the Crown. As Hunt carries out his bloody mission, he begins to question his own loyalty and the morality of his actions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Matthew Archdeacon's collection of Irish stories offers a glimpse into a world of legend and myth. From the heroic deeds of legendary figures like Cúchulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill to the supernatural exploits of ghosts and fairies, Legends of Connaught is a treasure trove of Celtic storytelling. Archdeacon's evocative prose captures the spirit of the Irish people and their rich cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Priest Hunter: An Irish Tale Of The Penal Times is a historical novel written by Archdeacon Matthew. The book is set in Ireland during the Penal Times, a period of religious persecution in the 17th and 18th centuries. The story follows the life of Redmond O'Hanlon, a young man who becomes a priest hunter, tasked with capturing Catholic priests who are in hiding and bringing them to the authorities.As Redmond carries out his duties, he begins to question the morality of his actions and the motives of those who employ him. He is torn between his loyalty to his employers and his growing sympathy for the priests he is hunting. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Eileen, who becomes his confidante and helps him navigate the complex political and religious landscape of Ireland during this turbulent time.The Priest Hunter is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the darkest periods in Irish history. The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of the social and political tensions of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or historical fiction.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.