Padraic Pearse was an Irish teacher, lawyer, poet, writer, nationalist, republican political activist and revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the Easter Uprising in 1916. Following his execution along with fifteen others, Pearse came to be seen by many as the embodiment of the rebellion.  My Father, brother Steve and I got to tour his summer cottage in Ireland on our last visit.  I was able to pick up a couple books while there.  He and the other leaders of the Uprising are cherished in my heart.