Ireland: Its Scenery, Character (Volume Iii)

By Samuel Carter Hall

Book Overview

Journey once more through Ireland with S. C. Hall in the culminating Volume III of his renowned nineteenth-century travel narrative, a sweeping portrait of towns, coasts, and quiet byways. Every page feels vividly alive. Blending keen observation with warm curiosity, Hall records Irish landscapes and scenery alongside the daily life of the people who inhabit them, revealing the character of the 19th century Irish countryside with unusual intimacy. Moving from scene to scene with a storyteller's eye, this classic Irish travel writing brings together place, memory, and encounter, inviting modern readers to walk beside one of the Victorian era's most attentive travellers. At once illustrated Victorian travelogue and work of Irish historical topography, Ireland: Its Scenery, Character moves between ancient sites, busy streets, and remote settlements, attentive to Ireland antiquities and folklore as well as to emerging industry and Irish social history. Volume III completes Hall's expansive survey of Victorian era Ireland, long prized by scholars, for students of Ireland, essential for Ireland cultural history readers and for Irish history lovers as an incomparable first-hand record. It speaks equally to armchair travellers, fans of travel classics, and collectors drawn to evocative primary sources. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354418759
• ISBN13: 9789354418754
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"