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_aBarrington, Jonah, Sir, _d1760-1834 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPersonal sketches of his own times, Vol. 2 (of 3) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-08-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"Personal Sketches of His Own Times, Vol. 2" by Sir Jonah Barrington is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and judicial peculiarities of Ireland, particularly focusing on the practice of dueling as a significant aspect of gentlemanly honor during that era. Through the author's anecdotes and observations, readers can expect to explore themes of bravery, social rivalry, and the nuanced codes of conduct that governed dueling in Ireland. The opening of the text introduces the author's reflections on the Irish passion for dueling, detailing the historical context of these events alongside the author’s personal experiences. Barrington illustrates the prevalence of this practice among officials and judicial figures of his time, referencing a variety of notable duels and the societal norms surrounding them. The narrative begins with Baronning's own duel invitation from Mr. Richard Daly, highlighting the absurdities and rituals accompanying such encounters, underscored by humor and a keen social commentary on the culture of honor, masculinity, and the frequently ludicrous nature of these confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBarrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834 | ||
| 653 | _aJudges -- Ireland -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century | ||
| 653 | _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century | ||
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