Wolfe Tone Tales (ePub)

'Hello reader. Yes I'm staring at you and speaking. You find it odd that I broke from the fourth wall, or what I personally consider a fourth set of eyes. My name's Abraham, and I'm a historian of my family's history. Now I wonder what a historian is doing, introducing you to this rabbit hole you're about to enter. I can think of no better choice as I regale you with stories of family members from the ancient past to the present day. You have a front row seat as we take a glimpse of the various long and complex history that makes up the UNU nation. Feel free to sit next to my thirty-two grandchildren and wonder about the lives ordinary people experienced in both mundane and interesting periods of the past. As you get a picture of how our nation rose to become the power it is today I ask you to remember one thing. We are not fictional characters, we are not here for your entertainment. We are real people trying to live our lives, I hope you see us as such, and care for us as the living individuals who stand right before you. For those of us on this side of the spectrum, we see you looking and wondering what we're thinking. We wonder and think what compelled you to sit down and listen to me ramble of times long past.' 'Grandfather... who are you talking to?' 'Manuel, you're here. Look very carefully and you can see the person who will be joining us on our history tour.' 'I don't see anyone. Can you please help us with our history project now? I'm still not sure which ancestor to choose for the ten-thousandth anniversary of the founding of the first galactic nation in.' 'Patience, lad, I've got plenty to discuss. And while I'm at it maybe try and spot the individual joining us with their fourth set of eyes.' 'I don't see anyone but us. I think you're going crazy.' 'Aww, I'm sure you'll figure it out in the epilogue. Join your siblings as I get ready. We have so many stories to discuss, from the first family refugees to the presidents of this great nation. Also take a l