Irish Scenes, Eighteen Years Ago

Irish Scenes, Eighteen Years Ago

Francis Chenevix Trench

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104183592
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Irish Scenes, Eighteen Years Ago: Being The Journal Of A Visit To That Country (1847) is a book written by Francis Chenevix Trench, an Irish Anglican archbishop and writer. The book is a personal account of Trench’s visit to Ireland in the year 1829, when he was a young man of 22 years old. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of Irish life and culture. Trench’s writing is vivid and descriptive, and he provides a detailed account of the people, places, and events he encountered during his visit. He describes the natural beauty of the Irish landscape, as well as the poverty and hardship endured by many of its inhabitants. He also writes about the customs, traditions, and superstitions of the Irish people, as well as the political and religious tensions that existed in the country at the time. The book is an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of Ireland during a period of significant social and political change. It also offers insight into the attitudes and beliefs of an educated young man from a privileged background, as well as the prejudices and biases that were common among British visitors to Ireland during this time. Overall, Irish Scenes, Eighteen Years Ago: Being The Journal Of A Visit To That Country (1847) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Irish history, culture, and society.Now Published With A View Of Affording Some Additional Relief To The Starving Poor Of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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