The Rocky Road To Dublin

The Rocky Road to Dublin is a memoir written by Seumas MacManus, an Irish author, journalist, and folklorist. The book is a personal account of MacManus' life growing up in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers his childhood in rural Donegal, his experiences as a young man in Dublin, and his eventual emigration to America.Throughout the book, MacManus provides vivid descriptions of Irish life and culture, including traditional music, dance, and storytelling. He also discusses the political and social upheavals that shaped Ireland during his lifetime, including the Easter Rising and the Irish War of Independence.Despite the many challenges he faced, MacManus maintains a sense of humor and optimism throughout the book. He writes with a lyrical style that captures the beauty and complexity of Irish life, and his stories are filled with colorful characters and memorable anecdotes.Overall, The Rocky Road to Dublin is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on Irish history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Ireland or Irish literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.