Further Experiences of an Irish R.M.

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Further Experiences of an Irish R.M.

by E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville, Martin Ross

EN·~6 hours·16 chapters

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Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. - By - E. Œ. Somerville and Martin Ross - Authors of "Some Experiences of an Irish R.M.," "Some Irish Yesterdays," "All on the Irish Shore," "The Real Charlotte," etc. etc. etc. - With 35 Illustrations by E. Œ. Somerville - Longmans, Green, and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London New York, Bombay, and Calcutta 1908 - All rights reserved

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HALF-TONE

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IN THE TEXT

0:42

FURTHER EXPERIENCES OF AN IRISH R.M.

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I THE PUG-NOSED FOX

40:14

II A ROYAL COMMAND

27:19

III POISSON D'AVRIL

23:57

IV "THE MAN THAT CAME TO BUY APPLES"

32:49

V A CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE

42:18

VI THE BOAT'S SHARE

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A freshly appointed deputy magistrate finds himself thrust into the bustling world of an Irish country hunt, a role he accepted more out of patriotic enthusiasm than practical sense. The narrative follows his bemused attempts to juggle hunting caps, red coats and the relentless chatter of local gentry, all while trying to keep his sense of duty intact. Along the way he encounters a cast of colourful characters—scheming landowners, outspoken cooks and a loyal friend named Flurry—each offering a vivid glimpse of rural life with a wry, affectionate humor.

The story captures the everyday absurdities of small‑town governance: endless paperwork, spirited debates over a single fox, and the ever‑present pressure to appease both superiors and neighbours. As the magistrate navigates his new responsibilities, he learns that sincerity, quick wit, and a willingness to laugh at himself are often the best tools for surviving—and even enjoying—the quirks of Irish community life.

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en

Duration

~6 hours (372K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 22, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville

E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville

1858–1949

Best known for the witty, sharply observed books she wrote with her cousin Martin Ross, she helped turn everyday Irish life into enduring comic fiction. She was also a trained artist, and that visual eye shows in the liveliness of her scenes and characters.

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Martin Ross

Martin Ross

1862–1915

Best known as one half of the writing team Somerville and Ross, this Irish novelist helped create some of the sharpest and funniest portraits of country life in late 19th- and early 20th-century Ireland. Her work blends comedy, social observation, and a clear-eyed feel for character.

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