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The Wild Irishman

Gelesen von John

(4,091 Sterne; 11 Bewertungen)

History and customs of the Irish and Ireland.
A word of warning to the listener: The Wild Irishman contains the biased, uncomplimentary opinions of Englishman, Thomas Crosland. Remember this was written in the late 1800's and published in 1905. Crosland was hyper critical of Irishmen and women at a time when American cities often posted signs, "No Irish Need Apply." If you are Irish, as am I, try to not be overly offended or simply walk away. - Summary by John Brandon (3 hr 52 min)

Chapters

Preface to the American Edition

2:16

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Chapter I: Distressful

11:09

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Chapter II: The Shillelagh

9:17

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Chapter III: Blarney

11:53

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Chapter IV: Whisky

9:20

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Chapter V: The Pathriot

7:45

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Chapter VI: Orangemen

9:14

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Chapter VII: The Low Scotch

11:30

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Chapter VIII: Priestcraft

12:35

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Chapter IX: Morals

21:57

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Chapter X: Pretty Woman

10:17

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Chapter XI: The London Irish

6:18

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Chapter XII: Tom Moore

14:57

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Chapter XIII: W.B. Yeats

15:42

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Chapter XIV: Wit and Humor

12:39

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Chapter XV: More Wit and Humor

11:50

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Chapter XVI: Dirt

8:43

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Chapter XVII: The Tourist

12:58

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Chapter XVIII: Potatoes

11:41

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Chapter XIX: Pigs

8:45

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Chapter XX: Emigration

11:20

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Bewertungen

For the Reader

(4,5 Sterne)

The book is, of course, a horrible product of English sensibilities at the time of its publication. The reader is good, which is the reason it gets four and a half stars... can you believe people used to think these things? Sheesh...

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(1 Sterne)

this book is so boring. How boring is it ? It's so boring I am amazed the recorder stayed awake while reading it.