Tubber Derg

Tubber Derg: Or The Red Well, Party Fight And Funeral, Dandy Kehoe�������s Christening, And Other Irish Tales is a collection of short stories written by William Carleton and originally published in 1869. The book is set in Ireland and features a variety of characters and situations that are emblematic of Irish life during the 19th century.The title story, Tubber Derg, tells the tale of a young man who is haunted by the ghost of a murdered man until he is able to solve the mystery of the man's death. Other stories in the collection include Party Fight And Funeral, which recounts a raucous wake that turns into a violent brawl, and Dandy Kehoe's Christening, which tells the story of a young boy's baptism and the various mishaps that occur during the ceremony.Throughout the book, Carleton explores themes such as family, tradition, and the struggle for survival in a changing world. His writing is characterized by a vivid sense of place and a deep understanding of the complexities of Irish society.Overall, Tubber Derg: Or The Red Well, Party Fight And Funeral, Dandy Kehoe�������s Christening, And Other Irish Tales is a rich and engaging collection of stories that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century Ireland.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.