Project Gutenberg 2014-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 358 Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton) 1792 1850 Maxwell, William Hamilton Doyle, Richard 1824 1883 Kitcat, Dick Doyle, R. (Richard) Leech, John 1817 1864 Leech, J. (John) The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, and His Man, Mark Antony O'Toole A few illustrations are by "Dick Kitcat" [i. e. Richard Doyle], the others are by Leech. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran, and His Man, Mark Antony O'Toole" by W. H. Maxwell is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of late 18th century Ireland, the narrative follows Hector O'Halloran, the son of a soldier, as he embarks on a life filled with adventure, familial ties, and social upheaval. Central to the story are themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of historical events on personal lives, with a focus on Hector's relationships with his parents and his foster brother, Mark Antony O'Toole. The opening of the book introduces readers to a tempestuous setting characterized by political instability and familial loyalty. It begins with a vivid portrayal of a stormy night in Donegal, where Colonel Denis O'Halloran and his wife, Emily, celebrate the first anniversary of their son, Hector, amidst the tensions of an insurrection brewing in Ireland. Readers are introduced to key characters, including the Colonel, his wife, and their friends, revealing their emotional complexities and the palpable sense of danger around them. As festivities unfold, the tension escalates with mentions of local unrest and a looming threat that culminates in an attack on their home, setting the stage for the adventurous and tumultuous life that lies ahead for young Hector. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 1478583 2025-07-19T03:51:35.488138 text/html 1539105 2024-10-24T10:49:53 text/html 17652794 2025-07-19T03:51:52.375072 application/epub+zip 17668288 2025-07-19T03:51:38.266102 application/epub+zip 648422 2025-07-19T03:51:36.561131 application/epub+zip 18013976 2025-07-19T03:52:03.209966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17939804 2025-07-19T03:51:50.152058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 950863 2022-09-21T10:03:27.281396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1277810 2025-07-19T03:51:32.257154 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1277823 2016-11-13T08:10:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19085 2025-07-19T03:52:03.397967 application/rdf+xml 28016 2025-07-19T03:51:36.706099 image/jpeg 3878 2025-07-19T03:51:36.635118 image/jpeg 17689514 2025-07-19T03:51:35.878185 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia