Ireland

Originally published in 1921, this book examines the geographical, botanical, geological, zoological, architectural, administrative and historical points of interest found in Ireland.

List of contents

Editor's note; 1. Topography R. Lloyd Praeger; 2. The Irish provinces W. F. Butler; 3. Geology Grenville A. J. Cole; 4. Population, language, religion R. A. Stewart Macalister; 5. Natural history R. Lloyd Praeger; 6. Archaeology, antiquities and architecture E. C. R. Armstrong; 7. Administration G. Fletcher; 8. Education G. Fletcher; 9. Industries and manufactures G. Fletcher; 10. Distinguished Irishmen R. I. Best; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1921, this book examines the geographical, botanical, geological, zoological, architectural, administrative and historical points of interest found in Ireland, including Ulster. The text is illustrated with many reproductions of pertinent historic artefacts and paintings, as well as photographs of local vegetation, animal life and landscapes.

Product details

• Authors: George Fletcher
• Assisted by: George Fletcher (Editor), Fletcher George (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781316620021
• ISBN: 978-1-316-62002-1
• No. of pages: 316
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; European History, HISTORY / Historical Geography, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, Ireland, Historical Geography