Writings of Mother Francis Clare
Mother Clare (Margaret Anna Cusack) was a prolific writer, most often publishing as M.F. Cusack or Mary Francis Cusack. By 1870, more than 200,000 copies of her works had circulated throughout the world. Profits from the sale of her books were used for the Sisters' work with the poor.
Today, many of her books are in the public domain and available to read or download online.
The Nun of Kenmare, 1889 (autobiography)
The Present Case of Ireland, Plainly Stated, 1881
Cloister Songs and Hymns for Children, 1881
The Lives of Saint Columba and Saint Brigit, 1877
Advice to Irish Girls in America, 1876
The Speeches and Public Letters of the Liberator, 1875
A History of the City and County of Cork, 1875
Woman's Work in Modern Society, 1874
Book of the Blessed Ones, 1874 (excerpts)
The life of Father Mathew : the people's Soggarth Aroon, 1874
Life of Daniel O'Connell, the liberator : his times - political, social, and religious, 1872
The Life of St Patrick, Apostle of Ireland, 1871
The Student's Manual of Irish History, 1870
The Patriot's History of Ireland, 1869