This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...James: But tell me--if--I only say if the King should come and should be seen by anyone--is there any chance he would be known? Owen: Every chance. Sure he is well known by the songs. James: By the songs? Owen: Singing)--Curled locks like Angus of the Sidhe, Friendly, brave, bright, loving, fair; High hawk that gains ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...James: But tell me--if--I only say if the King should come and should be seen by anyone--is there any chance he would be known? Owen: Every chance. Sure he is well known by the songs. James: By the songs? Owen: Singing)--Curled locks like Angus of the Sidhe, Friendly, brave, bright, loving, fair; High hawk that gains the mastery, Cupid in peace, a Mars in war! James: To Carter.) It will be safer not to go till after dark. We must go quite quietly--we must leave our men and horses at a distance. Carter: That will be best. James: You must keep the inn clear, boy. You must keep the French boat till I come--till the King comes. He will knock at the door before midnight. Owen: Believe me he will get a good welcome! If it was known he was coming there would be a candle lighted in every harbour. James: No, no candles. Owen: I may as well be going now to make all ready. Goes out singing) Three times the fairest of the Scots, My prince and my heart-secret, James, Our treasure and our only choice--The darling Caesar of the Gael! James: That was a good chance. We can go on board at once, and slip away to France. I havedone with this detestable Ireland. Kicks the ground.) Carter: And I. Kicks the ground.) James: It might be as well Carter: Well? James: Not to mention anything-Carter: I won't.. James: That is, nothing more than the sending of despatches to--here he is coming. Puts his finger to his lips. Carter nods. Sarsfield comes in.) Sarsfield: I have sent orders to Clonmel, sir. A thousand of our men will have gathered there to meet us at midnight. James: I have changed my mind. I have had messages. I knew France would not desert me. There is a ship at Duncannon. I have despatches to send to King Louis. I will go to Duncannon to-night, and not to Clonmel. Sarsfield...
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Add this copy of Irish Folk-History Plays to cart. $58.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Wentworth Press.
Add this copy of Irish Folk-History Plays (Two Volumes) to cart. $200.00, very good condition, Sold by Quercus Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good (Plus). No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This is a nice set of Lady Gregory's plays, important in the development of the later Irish Revival. Two volumes with blue-gray paper-covered boards with linen spines; paper labels on the spine. Very Good (Plus) to Near Fine in condition. Includes "First Series. The Tragedies. Grania-Kincora-Dervorgilla." Clean text; 207 pages, with music, notes, and production cast lists; with three pages of publisher adverts. Spine darkened a bit and with a tiny chip to the spine label. Volume Two is "Second-Series. The Tragic-Comedies. The Canavans-The-White Cockade-The Deliverer." Clean text; 198 pages, with three pages of publisher adverts in the rear. Previous-owner signature; chip to edge of the paper label; both hinges have cracked but appear to be holding nicely. Altogether, an extremely attractive set of Lady Gregory's most interesting plays.
Add this copy of Irish Folk-History Plays. [Two Volumes] to cart. $300.00, very good condition, Sold by Quercus Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1912 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This is a Near Fine set of a two volume set. Blue paper-covered boards with linen spines; titling on a paper label. "The First Series. The Tragedies" has three plays: "Grania, " "Kincora, " and "Dervogilla." Clean text; very bright and fresh; 207 pages, with a three-page catalog in the rear. "The Second Series. The Tragic-Comedies" ontains "The Canavans, " "The White Cockade, " and "The Deliverer." Clean text; 198 pages, with a three-page catalog. Both volumes have Notes and the dates of initial performances. Hardly any wear. Boards have a bit of fade at the margins; the Second Series has a small flood mark at the lower front corner. Often seen in rather worn condition, this is an exceptional set. In archival plastic protector,
