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LoC No.: 02022326
Title:
The Scientific Tourist through Ireland
in which the traveller is directed to the principal objects of antiquity, art, science & the picturesque
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Chris Whitehead, Demian Katz and the Online
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Summary: "The Scientific Tourist through Ireland" by Thomas Walford is a travel guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for tourists exploring Ireland, detailing principal sites of antiquity, art, science, and picturesque landscapes across various counties. It aims to facilitate an understanding of Ireland’s natural and historical significance for travelers, especially those with a keen interest in its antiquities. The opening of the book introduces the concept of traveling through Ireland with an emphasis on experiencing its rich history and beautiful landscapes. It discusses the practicality of visiting various sites, highlighting the means of transport available during that period, such as provincial coaches and good roads. Additionally, the author offers insights into the country's climate and geography, elaborating on notable natural features, including its lakes, rivers, and mountains. This introductory section sets the stage for a journey filled with historical exploration and appreciation of the scenic beauty found in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walford, Thomas, 1752-1833
EBook No.: 48757
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02022326
Title:
The Scientific Tourist through Ireland
in which the traveller is directed to the principal objects of antiquity, art, science & the picturesque
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Whitehead, Demian Katz and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(Images
courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University
(http:
//digital.library.villanova.edu/))
Summary: "The Scientific Tourist through Ireland" by Thomas Walford is a travel guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for tourists exploring Ireland, detailing principal sites of antiquity, art, science, and picturesque landscapes across various counties. It aims to facilitate an understanding of Ireland’s natural and historical significance for travelers, especially those with a keen interest in its antiquities. The opening of the book introduces the concept of traveling through Ireland with an emphasis on experiencing its rich history and beautiful landscapes. It discusses the practicality of visiting various sites, highlighting the means of transport available during that period, such as provincial coaches and good roads. Additionally, the author offers insights into the country's climate and geography, elaborating on notable natural features, including its lakes, rivers, and mountains. This introductory section sets the stage for a journey filled with historical exploration and appreciation of the scenic beauty found in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Walford, Thomas, 1752-1833
EBook No.: 48757
Published: Apr 20, 2015
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.