Publisher's Synopsis
The Last of the Corbes or The MacMahons' Country: A Legend Connected with Irish History in 1641 is a book written by John Wright in 1835. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of the MacMahon family and their struggles during the Irish Rebellion of 1641. The book is set in County Monaghan, Ireland, and follows the last surviving member of the Corbes, a legendary family of warriors who once ruled the region. The protagonist, Conor MacMahon, is forced to flee his home and seek refuge in the mountains after his family is betrayed and massacred by their English neighbors. Along the way, Conor meets a cast of characters, including a wise old hermit and a band of rebels fighting against English rule. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for Irish independence. The Last of the Corbes or The MacMahons' Country is a classic work of Irish literature and remains popular among readers interested in Irish history 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.
