Rossa's Recollections, 1838 to 1898 Childhood, boyhood, manhood; customs, habits and manners of the Irish people; Erinach and Sassenach; Catholic and protestant; Englishman and Irishman; English religion; Irish plunder; social life and prison life; the Fenian movement; Travels in Ireland, England, Scotland and America

About this book

In the tumultuous landscape of 19th-century Ireland, where the echoes of the Fenian movement resonated through the lives of its people, "Rossa's Recollections, 1838 to 1898" by Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa emerges as a poignant memoir. This compelling document delves into the complexities of Irish identity, capturing the stark contrasts between Erinach and Sassenach, and the cultural rifts between Catholic and Protestant communities. Rossa’s vivid recollections illuminate the customs, habits, and social life of the Irish, alongside the harsh realities of prison life and the enduring spirit of resistance. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this work provides an authentic lens into the struggles and triumphs that shaped modern Ireland, making it a vital addition to any study of Irish history.