Just Irish

Loomis, Charles Battell, 1861-1911Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 137K words
Chapters: 14

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Just Irish by Charles Battell LoomisAuthor: Loomis, Charles Battell, 1861-1911,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Aug 9, 2012

Editor's review

Charles Battell Loomis's Just Irish is classified by Project Gutenberg under British and Irish history; judging from the title and classification, it is closer to essays, travel writing, or light sketches on Irish themes than to systematic history. The pleasure of reading such texts lies in the author's tone as he observes daily life and depicts people and local customs, carrying the humor and geniality common in early twentieth-century American writing about Ireland. As a public-domain e-book, its primary value is to give readers zero-cost access to a piece of English popular writing that has been little translated, making it suitable as sidelight material for understanding how British and American readers of the time imagined Ireland. It is not suitable as a primary source for serious historical research, but it can be read as cultural essays, with attention to its stereotypes and period limitations. For readers who enjoy old-fashioned travel literature and have an interest in Irish culture, it is a light but flavorful read.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy old-fashioned travel literature and observational essays
Readers with a light interest in Irish culture and customs
People looking for free English public-domain books for leisure reading
Enthusiasts studying early twentieth-century British and American popular writing

Not a good fit for

Readers who need systematic knowledge of Irish history
Researchers expecting rigorous scholarly verification and annotation
Beginners whose English reading ability is not yet sufficient for original essays

Reading tips

Read it in loose essay-by-essay fashion; there is no need to finish it in one sitting.
While reading, note how the author portrays Irish characters and any underlying bias.
Compare it with other Ireland-themed travel literature to see how different authors' perspectives differ.
When a passage's cultural background is unclear, verify it before judging, to avoid misreading.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book a work of history?

The information classifies it under British and Irish history, but judging from the title and the author's style, it is closer to thematic essays or sketches than to systematic historical research. Readers should not use it as a rigorous work of history.

What language level is needed to read this book?

This is an English-language public-domain e-book with no information about a Chinese translation. The text is from an early period; readers are advised to have at least intermediate English reading ability and to accept older forms of expression, otherwise the reading experience will be difficult.

Why recommend it?

Its value lies in being freely available, preserving its original form, and offering a window into how British and American authors of the early twentieth century wrote about Ireland. For readers who enjoy cultural essays and old-fashioned travel literature, it has a distinctive reading appeal.

Does the book contain stereotypes about Ireland?

Popular writing of this early kind often carries period stereotypes and humorous treatment; the specifics must be judged by reading the original text. Readers are advised to keep a critical eye and treat it as a period text rather than an objective description.

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About the author

Loomis, Charles Battell, 1861-1911 Author

Charles Battell Loomis (1861-1911) was an American writer active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; public information about his life and education is limited. Two of his works are held in this collection: Minerva's Manoeuvres: The Cheerful Facts of a Return to Nature and Just Irish, commonly classified under inspirational growth. His subjects are drawn from light, everyday episodes and the experience of returning to nature. His prose is humorous and brisk, treating ordinary matters with gentle wit and an optimistic tone, while Just Irish reflects his interest in Irish life and manners. Though not known for grand narrative, his work is approachable and readable, offering observations on life in an accessible popular style.