Publisher's Synopsis
My Lady of the Chimney Corner is a heartwarming memoir written by Alexander Irvine, first published in 1922. The book chronicles the author's childhood in rural Northern Ireland, where he was raised by his grandmother, affectionately known as ""My Lady."" Irvine portrays his grandmother as a strong and loving woman who instilled in him a sense of faith and resilience. The book is a tribute to the power of storytelling and the importance of family and community. Through his memories of My Lady's tales, Irvine weaves together a portrait of Irish life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He captures the struggles and joys of everyday life, from the hardships of poverty and illness to the simple pleasures of music and laughter. My Lady of the Chimney Corner is a poignant and uplifting memoir that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless tribute to the power of love and the enduring bonds of family and community.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.
