The Wild Irishman


Lu par John

(4.1 stars; 11 reviews)

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)

Chapitres

Preface to the American Edition 2:16 Lu par John
Chapter I: Distressful 11:09 Lu par John
Chapter II: The Shillelagh 9:17 Lu par John
Chapter III: Blarney 11:53 Lu par John
Chapter IV: Whisky 9:20 Lu par John
Chapter V: The Pathriot 7:45 Lu par John
Chapter VI: Orangemen 9:14 Lu par John
Chapter VII: The Low Scotch 11:30 Lu par John
Chapter VIII: Priestcraft 12:35 Lu par John
Chapter IX: Morals 21:57 Lu par John
Chapter X: Pretty Woman 10:17 Lu par John
Chapter XI: The London Irish 6:18 Lu par John
Chapter XII: Tom Moore 14:57 Lu par John
Chapter XIII: W.B. Yeats 15:42 Lu par John
Chapter XIV: Wit and Humor 12:39 Lu par John
Chapter XV: More Wit and Humor 11:50 Lu par John
Chapter XVI: Dirt 8:43 Lu par John
Chapter XVII: The Tourist 12:58 Lu par John
Chapter XVIII: Potatoes 11:41 Lu par John
Chapter XIX: Pigs 8:45 Lu par John
Chapter XX: Emigration 11:20 Lu par John

Critiques

For the Reader


(4.5 stars)

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 stars)

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