Darby O'Gill And The Good People (1903)

Darby O'Gill and the Good People is a novel written by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh and published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of Darby O'Gill, a middle-aged Irishman who works as a caretaker on a wealthy landlord's estate. One day, Darby encounters the Good People, or fairies, who live in the nearby hills. Despite his initial fear, Darby befriends the fairies and learns their secrets, including their ability to grant wishes and their strict code of honor. However, Darby's newfound knowledge attracts the attention of the landlord's son, who is determined to capture the fairies and exploit their powers for his own gain. Darby must use his wit and courage to protect his friends and outsmart his enemies. The novel is a charming and whimsical tale that captures the essence of Irish folklore and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.