Eimar O'Duffy Book order

This book discusses the nature and consequences of printer's errors, and their impact on the reception and interpretation of literary works.

The book delves into the life of Eimar Ultan O'Duffy, an influential figure in early 20th-century Ireland. It highlights his education and pivotal role in the 1916 Easter Rising, where his actions inadvertently disrupted the plans by informing Eoin MacNeill of the impending uprising. This led to a nationwide cancellation of maneuvers intended as a cover for the Rising. The narrative explores the complexities of O'Duffy's decisions and their significant impact on Irish history, as well as his partnership with Bulmer Hobson.

Originally published in 1926, King Goshawk and the Birds is the first installment of O'Duffy's Cuanduine trilogy, which also included The Spacious Adventures of the Man in the Street (1928) and Asses in Clover (1933). Set in a future world devastated by the development of capitalism, King Goshawk concerns the eponymous tyrant's attempt to buy all of the wildflowers and songbirds in Ireland, and the attempt by a Dublin philosopher as well as a number of mythical heroes of Irish tradition to stop him.

This collection features rare Irish ghost stories from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become hard to find and costly. The book aims to make these classic tales accessible by republishing them in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original text and artwork.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. It may exhibit imperfections typical of older texts, including marks, notations, and flawed pages. This edition aims to preserve and promote the cultural value of literature, providing readers with an accessible version that remains faithful to the original.