02304cam a22003373u 4500 16450 UtSlPG 20260610133402.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Hussey, Samuel Murray, 1824- The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-05 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Debbie Stoddart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent" by Samuel Murray Hussey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a memoir reflecting on the author's long life as a land agent in Ireland and offers insights into the social, political, and agricultural issues of the time. Hussey's narrative presents his personal experiences and observations, framed by the backdrop of Ireland's tumultuous history, especially the challenges faced during the Great Famine and other significant national events. The opening of the memoir introduces Samuel Murray Hussey, who shares his family background and early life, emphasizing his deep roots in Irish history. He recalls being raised in Dingle after being born in Bath and emphasizes the significance of preserving family history. Hussey humorously critiques the romantic notions tied to heroic descents from nobility, sharing anecdotes about his ancestors and their involvement in local matters. He reflects on his formative experiences in the countryside and early challenges, setting the tone for a life dedicated to both land management and the sociopolitical arena of 19th-century Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hussey, Samuel Murray, 1824- Country life -- Ireland Ireland -- History -- 1837-1901 Gordon, Home, 1871-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16450 57838 57838