Margaret Skinnider

Broschiertes Buch

Doing My Bit For Ireland

Beschreibung

"Doing My Bit For Ireland" offers a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in Irish history: the Easter Rising of 1916. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a powerful personal narrative from Margaret Skinnider, a key participant in the Irish revolution. Dive into the heart of Irish republicanism through Skinnider's direct experience. Explore the complexities of the 1916 Easter Rising and its lasting impact on Ireland. "Doing My Bit For Ireland" provides invaluable insights into the motivations, challenges, and sacrifices of those who fought for Irish independence. A vital historical document, this book sheds light on a crucial period in European history and the ongoing struggle for self-determination. It stands as a testament to the courage and dedication of individuals who shaped the destiny of a nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

MARGARET SKINNIDER was born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, in 1893. She trained as a maths teacher and moved to Glasgow. While there, she became involved with Cumann na mBan, a women's organization founded in Dublin in 1914, and the women's suffrage movement. She also learned to shoot at a rifle club. She made many trips to Ireland, sometimes smuggling detonators and wires for bombs under her clothes. During the rising Skinnider performed various roles, including scout, messenger, and sniper. She was ultimately shot while attempting to burn down some houses to cut off the British retreat. She was arrested, but due to her injuries was permitted to stay in hospital, from which she escaped and fled to Scotland. Later that year, she left for New York, where she wrote this book as well as touring and fundraising for the republican cause. She later returned to Ireland, where she spent some time in prison during the War of Independence. Her later life was spent teaching, and she never stopped fighting for the rights of women. She died in Glenageary in 1971.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 92
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 141g
• ISBN-13: 9781023317818
• ISBN-10: 1023317818
• Artikelnr.: 74102526