The Red Poocher (1903)

The Red Poocher is a novel written by Seumas Mac Manus and first published in 1903. Set in rural Ireland, the story follows the life of a young man named Hughie Gallagher, who is known as the ''Red Poocher'' because of his red hair and his job of catching rabbits for local farmers.Despite his humble background, Hughie dreams of a better life and is determined to make something of himself. He falls in love with a girl named Bridget, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and handsome stranger who also has his eye on her.As Hughie struggles to win Bridget’s heart, he also faces other challenges, including a feud with a rival rabbit catcher and a run-in with the law. Throughout it all, he remains determined to succeed and prove his worth to himself and the world.The Red Poocher is a classic tale of love, ambition, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of rural Ireland in the early 20th century. Mac Manus’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters bring the story to life, and his portrayal of Hughie as a flawed but ultimately heroic figure is both compelling and inspiring.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.