"The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain: The Works of William Carleton, Volume One" by William CarletonWilliam Carleton was an Irish writer and novelist. He is best known for his Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, a collection of ethnic sketches of the stereotypical Irishman. This book is no different. Through Ballytrain, Carleton is able to write about Irish life, the good, and the bad. He dispels myths and creates realistic characters that feel so real, you'll miss them when the story is over.