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The Cross and the Shamrock: Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States.

by Hugh Quigley

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical29 chapters
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29 chapters
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About this book

Amid the trials faced by Irish-American Catholics in 19th-century America, this tale offers heartfelt guidance and encouragement, defending faith and heritage against prejudice while inspiring loyalty to both church and country.

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Contents

29 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02DEDICATION.
03PREFACE.
04CONTENTS.
05A DEATH-BED SCENE.
06GETTING THE MOTHER'S BLESSING.
07AN OFFICIAL.
08THE POORHOUSE.
09THE O'CLERYS.
10THE COUNCIL.
11A RUDE LOVER OF NATURE.
12THE ORPHANS IN THEIR NEW HOME.

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