IrelandGeorge Fletcher Originally published in 1921, as part of a series of geographical studies of Ireland, 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. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Ireland and the history of geography education. |
Contents
I | 6 |
The Barrow Nore and Suir | 24 |
THE IRISH PROVINCES By W F BUTLER M A | 45 |
GEOLOGY By GRENVILLE A J COLE F R S Director | 58 |
NATURAL HISTORY By R LLOYD PRAEGER B A | 142 |
ARCHEOLOGY ANTIQUITIES AND ARCHITEC | 158 |
ARCHITECTURE | 179 |
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