A Short Treatise Of The Isle Of Man: Digested Into Six Chapters (1863)

By James Chaloner

Book Overview

""A Short Treatise Of The Isle Of Man: Digested Into Six Chapters"" is a book written by James Chaloner in 1863. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The book is divided into six chapters, each covering a different aspect of the island's history, geography, culture, and economy. In the first chapter, Chaloner provides an overview of the island's history, including its early settlement by the Celts, Vikings, and Normans, and its role as a strategic location during the medieval period. The second chapter focuses on the island's geography, including its coastline, mountains, rivers, and forests. The third chapter covers the island's economy, including its agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing industries. The fourth chapter explores the island's culture, including its language, music, and customs. The fifth chapter discusses the island's political system, including its unique status as a self-governing Crown dependency. Finally, the sixth chapter provides practical information for visitors to the island, including transportation, accommodations, and popular tourist attractions. Throughout the book, Chaloner provides detailed descriptions and historical context for each topic, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Isle of Man.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437467652
• ISBN13: 9781437467659
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"