Chronicles Of The County Wexford: Being A Record Of Memorable Incidents, Disasters, Social Occurrences, And Crimes (1890)

By George Griffiths

Chronicles Of The County Wexford: Being A Record Of Memorable Incidents, Disasters, Social Occurrences, And Crimes (1890) is a historical book written by George Griffiths. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of County Wexford, Ireland, from ancient times to the late 19th century. The author has compiled a vast amount of information about the county, including memorable incidents, disasters, social occurrences, and crimes that have taken place in the region over the years. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods and events in the history of County Wexford. The first chapter provides an overview of the county's geography, climate, and natural resources. Subsequent chapters delve into the county's early history, including the arrival of the Celts and the Vikings, and the establishment of the county as a center of trade and commerce.Other chapters in the book explore the county's involvement in major historical events, such as the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and the Great Famine of the mid-19th century. The author also provides detailed accounts of significant social and cultural occurrences in the county, such as the development of the arts and literature, and the influence of religion on the county's people.The book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of County Wexford. It provides a fascinating insight into the county's past, and the author's meticulous research and attention to detail make it an essential read for anyone interested in Irish history.Also Biographies Of Eminent Person, Etc., To The Year 1877.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120257972
• ISBN13: 9781120257970
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"