Project Gutenberg 2010-08-15 Public domain in the USA. 444 Joyce, P. W. (Patrick Weston) 1827 1914 Joyce, Patrick Weston A Reading Book in Irish History Produced by Chris Curnow, Asad Razzaki, The Internet Archive for some images and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Reading Book in Irish History" by P. W. Joyce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. Designed primarily for children, the book aims to educate younger audiences about Irish history through a blend of narratives including legends, historical sketches, and biographical accounts of significant figures from St. Brigit to the Great Earl of Kildare. The book also incorporates romance and folklore, with tales that not only convey historical facts but also the cultural significance of ancient Ireland. At the start of the work, the author introduces readers to the legends surrounding the early inhabitants of Ireland, including the Dedannans and the Milesians, setting the stage for the interplay between myth and historical events. Joyce presents these accounts with a focus on the customs and societal structures of ancient Ireland, illustrating the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural history. Key themes include the transition from pagan practices to Christianity, as well as insights into the daily lives and heroic tales of notable figures, such as the magical transformation of the Children of Lir into swans as a reflection of the rich tapestry of Irish folklore that underpins the nation’s identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/33439/33439-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ireland -- History DA Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other 475110 2025-08-13T12:59:23.387153 text/html 455564 2010-08-15T11:51:48 text/html 581022 2025-08-13T12:59:34.371076 application/epub+zip 585426 2025-08-13T12:59:26.068066 application/epub+zip 235620 2025-08-13T12:59:24.380062 application/epub+zip 2953402 2025-08-13T12:59:39.742032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2888623 2025-08-13T12:59:32.522040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362202 2022-09-15T09:56:16.719451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320345 2025-08-13T12:59:21.794078 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 320171 2010-08-15T11:51:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 320163 2010-08-15T11:55:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 320168 2010-08-15T11:52:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22353 2025-08-13T12:59:39.899984 application/rdf+xml 29763 2025-08-13T12:59:24.523072 image/jpeg 3608 2025-08-13T12:59:24.452072 image/jpeg 121049 2010-08-15T11:57:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 121010 2010-08-15T11:57:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 546178 2010-08-15T11:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 121005 2010-08-15T11:57:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 548177 2025-08-13T12:59:23.505085 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia