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A comprehensive biography of a remarkable man who made significant and long-lasting contributions to literature, civil rights, and the Irish republican cause.
John Boyle O'Reilly (28 June 1844 - 10 August 1890) was an Irish poet, journalist, author and activist. As a youth in Ireland, he was a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, or Fenians, for which he was transported to Western Australia. After escaping to the United States, he became a prominent spokesperson for the Irish community and culture, through his editorship of the Boston newspaper The Pilot, his prolific writing, and his lecture tours. Born in Dowth, O'Reilly moved to his aunt's residence in England as a teenager and became involved in journalism and shortly after became involved in the military, he however left the military in 1863 after becoming angry with the military's tre...
Based on extensive research, this biography provides an insight into one of the most prominent figures in Irish history who is still celebrated today worldwide.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIII. His Kindness to Young Writers--Versatile Editorial Work--Irish National Affairs--Speech before the League--His Canoeing Trips --A Papyrus Reunion--Death of Wendell Phillips, and O'Reilly's Poem--Presidential Campaign of 1884--"The King's Men"-- Another Papyrus Poem--Touching Letter to Father Anderson. IN December, 1882, a promising young poet, whose life was cut short in early manhood, James Berry Bensell, wrote this touching sonnet to the older poet, who...
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