The Red Poocher is a novel written by Seumas Mac Manus and published in 1903. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young boy named Hughie Gallagher, who is known as the ""Red Poocher"" because of his hair and his job of catching fish illegally. Hughie lives with his mother and sister in a small village, and they struggle to make ends meet. One day, Hughie catches a valuable salmon, which he sells to a wealthy landowner. This sets...