Irish Ned by Samuel Fea
"Irish Ned" by Samuel Fea is a novel written in the early 20th century that tells the heartwarming yet poignant story of a young boy named Ned, who sells newspapers in Winnipeg. Set against the backdrop of early 1900s Canada, the book explores themes of innocence, resilience, and the struggles of the less fortunate, as experienced through the life of a boy facing poverty and the loss of loved ones. The narrativecenters on Irish Ned, a spirited and cheerful newsboy, who navigates the challenges of his environment with optimism and determination. After losing his mother at a young age and later facing hardship when his father is imprisoned during a strike, Ned is raised by his grandmother, who instills in him strong values and love. Despite his circumstances, Ned seeks joy in his community, participating in church events and cherishing simple pleasures, particularly the annual picnic at Winnipeg Beach. However, tragedy strikes when he contracts typhoid fever, leading to a touching and emotional conclusion as his community rallies around him in support. The story reflects on the impact of a young life marked by hope and kindness, even in the face of adversity, ultimately leaving a legacy of love and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fea, Samuel, 1872-1943 |
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| Title | Irish Ned The Winnipeg Newsy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by K. Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net ((This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Newspaper vendors -- Manitoba -- Winnipeg -- Biography |
| Subject | Winnipeg (Man.) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24309 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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