With The Wild Geese (1902)

With The Wild Geese is a historical novel written by Emily Lawless and published in 1902. The story is set in Ireland during the 17th century, a time when the country was under English rule and many Irish men were forced to leave their homeland and fight in foreign armies as mercenaries. The novel follows the lives of two Irish brothers, Shane and Brian O'Mara, who join the Wild Geese, a group of Irish soldiers who fought for the French army.The story begins with the O'Mara brothers leaving their home in Ireland to join the Wild Geese. They are accompanied by their cousin, Eileen, who is in love with Shane. The three of them travel to France where they are trained as soldiers and eventually sent to fight in various battles across Europe. As they fight for the French army, they encounter different challenges and hardships, including the death of their comrades and the harsh realities of war.Throughout the novel, Lawless explores themes of loyalty, love, and patriotism. She portrays the O'Mara brothers as men who are torn between their love for their country and their duty to fight for the French army. The novel also sheds light on the struggles of the Irish people during this time period, and the impact that English colonization had on their lives.Overall, With The Wild Geese is a captivating historical novel that provides insight into the lives of Irish soldiers who fought for foreign armies during the 17th century. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of the Irish people.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.