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100 1 _aCorkey, Alexander,
_d1871-1914
245 1 4 _aThe truth about Ireland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-15
508 _aFiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
520 _a"The Truth About Ireland: or, Through the Emerald Isle With an Aeroplane" by Alexander Corkey is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's exciting adventures as he explores Ireland by aeroplane, taking the reader on a vivid aerial journey through the picturesque landscapes and significant cultural landmarks of the Emerald Isle. The opening of the work sets the stage for an innovative travel experience, beginning with the author's introduction to aeroplanes through the Wright Brothers and leading to a spontaneous decision to fly over Ireland. The narrative introduces characters such as the enthusiastic aviator Mike Connor, the author’s companion, while outlining their plans to take an unprecedented trip across the island. Corkey outlines his doubts and fears about flying while expressing sheer exhilaration at the beauty of Ireland, showcasing iconic locations like Blarney Castle and Killarney lakes, offering readers a glimpse of both the stunning vistas from the air and the rich cultural backdrop of the Irish landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Richard J James, 1910
653 _aIreland -- Description and travel
700 1 _aBryan, William Jennings,
_d1860-1925
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/truthaboutirelan01cork
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72418
999 _c113143
_d113143