02345cam a22003133u 4500 49313 UtSlPG 20260610134132.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04006797 UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Wood-Martin, W. G. (William Gregory), 1847-1917 The Lake Dwellings of Ireland : Or ancient lacustrine habitations of Erin, commonly called crannogs. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-28 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Lake Dwellings of Ireland" by W. G. Wood-Martin is an archaeological study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into Ireland's ancient lake-dwellings, or "crannogs," examining their construction, the society that inhabited them, and their artifacts. Through careful comparison to similar structures in Switzerland and Scotland, Wood-Martin seeks to highlight the significance of these dwellings while stimulating interest in Ireland's archaeological heritage. The opening of the book provides an insightful preface that sets the stage for an exploration of ancient Irish life through the lens of archaeology. Wood-Martin introduces the concept of crannogs, describing them as artificial islands built for security and refuge. He discusses the historical context, referencing previous works that have brought attention to these structures and their societal implications. Additionally, Wood-Martin expresses a desire to engage both scholars and the general public in the study of Ireland's past, clearly aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and broader interest in the country's rich archaeological history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lake-dwellers and lake-dwellings -- Ireland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49313 90151 90151