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Moleskin Joe
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Moleskin Joe
A classic tale of navvy life from the author of Children of the Dead End
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About the Ebook
Moleskin Joe is one of the most memorable characters to appear in Patrick MacGill's first two books, Children of the Dead End and The Rat-Pit. This sequel, first published in 1923, recalls the tramps and navvies MacGill encountered during his time on the road in Scotland and the north of England in the early years of the twentieth century. It centres around the adventures of Moleskin Joe, with his philosophy of 'there's a good time comin', although we may never live to see it', who in this book falls in love with a young Irish woman he meets on his travels.
Filled with superb characterisation, humour, poignancy and eloquence, Moleskin Joe is a vivid portrayal of the hardships of the immigrant experience, which McGill not only experienced himself, but also successfully exposed to a huge audience through his writing.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Meet one of Scottish literature's great working-class heroes
- Experience the brutal, vivid world of the itinerant navvy
- Discover Patrick MacGill's unmistakable voice and humanity
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Patrick MacGill, 'the Navvy Poet' was born in Donegal in 1889 and died in Florida in 1963. He wrote a number of bestselling books (many of which are semi-autobiographical), including, Moleskin Joe, The Rat-pit and The Great Push, as well as a number of poetry collections.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 15 November 2016
Print Length: 192 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857907103
Format: Ebook
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