Freney the robber
Michael Holden · 2009
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About the book
James Freney was an outlaw and highwayman in the 18 th century. This book contains many stories of his hair raising adventures and his struggle with the colonial system in Ireland during the penal laws. He robbed the landlords homes and shared his booty with the poor.He was a Robin Hood type character who became known as "The Gentleman Robber." He operated all over Leinster and is regarded as one of Irelands most famous Highwaymen. His courage and bravery was unequelled in his time and his adventures are recalled to this present day. Documentaries have been made based on this book "Freney the Robber" and a full scale film is invisaged in the near future. Michael Holden
Book details
- Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Mercier Press
- Editions
- 4
- Pages
- 255
- ISBN
- 9781856356206
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