TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barrington,Jonah,Sir
TI  - Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 1 (of 3)
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834
KW  - Judges -- Ireland -- Biography
KW  - Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
KW  - Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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N2  - "Personal Sketches of His Own Times, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Sir Jonah Barrington is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the early 19th century. This work offers glimpses into Barrington's life experiences, societal observations, and reflections on his family and the political milieu of Ireland during his lifetime. The text seems to intertwine personal anecdotes with commentary on the socio-political fabric of Irish society, aiming to provide a historical perspective through lived experiences.  At the start of the narrative, Barrington introduces himself and shares details about his family background and childhood in Ireland. He vividly describes his family mansion, the connections his family had with the land, and the eccentricities of his grandfather, Colonel Jonah Barrington. The opening portions also touch upon the complex relationships between landlords and tenants during earlier times, illustrating moments of loyalty and community spirit among the Irish peasantry. Anecdotes from Barrington's upbringing and family history set a rich context for the stories that follow, revealing not only his personal history but also a reflective analysis of Irish customs, politics, and social interactions of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49792
ER  -