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Alexander Corkey
1871–1914
A Presbyterian minister turned novelist, this Irish-born writer brought both Middle Western fiction and sharp commentary on Ireland to early 20th-century readers. His books mix storytelling, religion, and public life in a way that still feels distinctive.
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The truth about Ireland : or, Through the Emerald Isle with an aeroplane
by Alexander Corkey
About the author
Born in Glendermot, Ireland, in 1871, Alexander Corkey later spent part of his life in Nebraska, where he was known both as a preacher and as an author. Reliable library and author-reference sources connect him with several books published in the early 1900s, and he died in 1914.
His fiction includes The Victory of Allen Rutledge, The Testing Fire, and The Vision of Joy; or, When "Billy" Sunday Came to Town. He also wrote The Truth About Ireland; or, Through the Emerald Isle with an Aeroplane, a nonfiction work that drew enough attention to include an introductory chapter by William Jennings Bryan.
Corkey's writing sits at an interesting crossroads: part popular fiction, part religious and social commentary, and part reflection on Irish and American life. Though he is not widely known today, his books offer a window into the concerns and style of the early 1900s.