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100 1 _aRussell, Thomas O'Neill,
_d1828-1908
245 1 0 _aBeauties and Antiquities of Ireland :
_bBeing a Tourist's Guide to Its Most Beautiful Scenery & an Archæologist's Manual for Its Most Interesting Ruins
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-21
508 _aProduced by 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"Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland" by Thomas O'Neill Russell is a travel guide interwoven with historical commentary written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a tourist's guide to Ireland's scenic wonders, particularly Killarney, and an archaeologist's manual for its ancient ruins and historical sites. The author emphasizes the rich tapestry of Ireland’s landscape and its deep historical roots, making the book a compelling exploration for anyone interested in the country’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. The opening of the book begins with a preface that highlights the overwhelming beauty of Ireland and the inadequacies of previous works on its scenery and antiquities. Russell passionately argues that Ireland has an abundance of both magnificent landscapes and historic sites, often intertwined, that deserve more accurate and insightful representation. As he introduces Killarney, he details its breathtaking scenery, diverse attractions, and the unique charm of its lakes and mountains, while also acknowledging the limitations of its size compared to grander natural wonders. The narrative reflects on the emotional resonance of places like Tara and Emania, steeped in myth and history, suggesting a powerful connection between landscape and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Description and travel
653 _aIreland -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39500
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