Publisher's Synopsis
Darby O'Gill and The Good People is a classic children's book, first published in 1903, by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh. The story is set in Ireland and revolves around the adventures of an old man named Darby O'Gill and the magical creatures known as the Good People or the fairies. Darby O'Gill is a poor, but cheerful, old man who works as a caretaker for the Lord of the manor. He is known for his storytelling skills and his ability to charm the fairies. One day, he finds himself trapped in a fairy ring and is taken to the fairy kingdom, where he meets the King of the Good People. The King of the Good People is impressed by Darby's wit and storytelling abilities and offers him three wishes. Darby uses his wishes to help his friends and family, but he soon realizes that the fairies are not always kind and that his wishes come with unexpected consequences. Throughout the story, Darby faces many challenges, including a battle with the evil Banshee and a race against time to save his daughter from the clutches of the fairies. But with his quick wit and bravery, Darby manages to overcome these obstacles and emerge victorious. Darby O'Gill and The Good People is a delightful tale filled with humor, magic, and adventure. It is a timeless classic that has captivated generations of children and adults alike.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.
