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The Saxon In Ireland: Or The Rambles Of An Englishman In Search Of A Settlement In The West Of Ireland (1851)

The Saxon In Ireland: Or The Rambles Of An Englishman In Search Of A Settlement In The West Of Ireland (1851)

Ashworth, John Hervey

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral United States HistoryIreland

ISBN10: 1165798980
ISBN13: 9781165798988
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Saxon In Ireland: Or The Rambles Of An Englishman In Search Of A Settlement In The West Of Ireland is a book written by John Hervey Ashworth and published in 1851. The book is a travelogue that documents the author's journey through Ireland in search of a place to settle down. Ashworth, an Englishman, visits various towns and villages in the west of Ireland and provides detailed descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters.The book begins with Ashworth's arrival in Dublin and his journey westward. He visits places such as Galway, Connemara, and the Aran Islands, where he observes the local way of life and interacts with the people. He describes the poverty and hardships faced by the Irish people, as well as their resilience and kindness.Throughout the book, Ashworth also reflects on the political and social issues facing Ireland at the time, including the ongoing struggle for Irish independence and the impact of the Great Famine. He provides his own opinions on these matters and offers suggestions for how they might be addressed.Overall, The Saxon In Ireland is a fascinating account of a foreigner's travels through Ireland in the mid-19th century. It provides valuable insights into Irish culture and society at the time, as well as the perspectives of an Englishman on the complex issues facing the country.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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