The Wild Irishman


Read by John

(4.1 stars; 11 reviews)

History and customs of the Irish and Ireland.
A word of warning to the listener: The Wild Irishman contains the biased, uncomplimentary opinions of Englishman, Thomas Crosland. Remember this was written in the late 1800's and published in 1905. Crosland was hyper critical of Irishmen and women at a time when American cities often posted signs, "No Irish Need Apply." If you are Irish, as am I, try to not be overly offended or simply walk away. - Summary by John Brandon (3 hr 52 min)

Chapters

Preface to the American Edition 2:16 Read by John
Chapter I: Distressful 11:09 Read by John
Chapter II: The Shillelagh 9:17 Read by John
Chapter III: Blarney 11:53 Read by John
Chapter IV: Whisky 9:20 Read by John
Chapter V: The Pathriot 7:45 Read by John
Chapter VI: Orangemen 9:14 Read by John
Chapter VII: The Low Scotch 11:30 Read by John
Chapter VIII: Priestcraft 12:35 Read by John
Chapter IX: Morals 21:57 Read by John
Chapter X: Pretty Woman 10:17 Read by John
Chapter XI: The London Irish 6:18 Read by John
Chapter XII: Tom Moore 14:57 Read by John
Chapter XIII: W.B. Yeats 15:42 Read by John
Chapter XIV: Wit and Humor 12:39 Read by John
Chapter XV: More Wit and Humor 11:50 Read by John
Chapter XVI: Dirt 8:43 Read by John
Chapter XVII: The Tourist 12:58 Read by John
Chapter XVIII: Potatoes 11:41 Read by John
Chapter XIX: Pigs 8:45 Read by John
Chapter XX: Emigration 11:20 Read by John

Reviews

For the Reader


(4.5 stars)

The book is, of course, a horrible product of English sensibilities at the time of its publication. The reader is good, which is the reason it gets four and a half stars... can you believe people used to think these things? Sheesh...

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(1 stars)

this book is so boring. How boring is it ? It's so boring I am amazed the recorder stayed awake while reading it.