Ireland: Picturesque and Romantic (1838)

By Daniel Maclise, Leitch Ritchie, Thomas Creswick, et al.

Book Overview

Ireland: Picturesque and Romantic is a travelogue written by Scottish artist and writer, Leitch Ritchie, and published in 1838. The book is a detailed account of Ritchie's travels throughout Ireland, describing the landscape, people, culture, and history of the country. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different region of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Killarney, and the Cliffs of Moher. Ritchie's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of Ireland as a place of rugged beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. He describes the country's ancient ruins, its bustling cities, and its lush countryside, and provides insights into the daily lives of its people. The book is illustrated with engravings and lithographs by various artists, depicting scenes from throughout Ireland. Overall, Ireland: Picturesque and Romantic is a fascinating snapshot of Ireland in the mid-19th century, and a testament to the enduring allure of this beautiful and complex country.Illustrated By D. McClise And T. Creswick.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: 1164910264
• ISBN13: 9781164910268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 6.0"