{"product_id":"the-brontes-in-ireland-or-facts-stranger-than-fiction-9781443786911","title":"The Brontes in Ireland; Or, Facts Stranger than Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst published in 1893, \u003ci\u003eThe Brontës in Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e provides a rich backstory to the Brontë sisters and their wider family, focussing on the period of time before they moved to Yorkshire in the early 1800s. This detailed biographical account traces the Brontë heritage back to their family roots in County Down, Ireland, unlocking the mysteries of their past through a collection of stories, anecdotes and information passed down through generations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly researched and written by Dr William Wright, an author and missionary who grew up in the same area of Ireland as the Brontë family, \u003ci\u003eThe Brontës in Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming effort to bridge the gap in the family's history. The book begins in the middle of the 17th century with a five year-old Hugh Brontë, the family's grandfather, and follows his life onwards. Through his efforts, Wright scoured local resources, collecting stories, folklore and information about the family's past while living in Ireland, creating a biography rich with anecdotes from those who knew them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding illustrations of the Irish scenery, Wright conjures a beautiful image of the lives of the Brontë family before they began their literary careers. Republished by Read \u0026amp; Co. Books, this fascinating biographical account will capture the mind of any Brontë enthusiast and is a perfect read for those with a passion for their literature. This beautiful edition also includes the poem \u003ci\u003eThorp Green\u003c\/i\u003e by Branwell Bronte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Wright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ferrero Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.74d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781443786911","brand":"Ferrero Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709530640521,"sku":"9781443786911","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_760cf657-ec6e-4b36-a3a2-b7fe91e2cd4a.jpg?v=1719518149","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-brontes-in-ireland-or-facts-stranger-than-fiction-9781443786911","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}