Sketches Of The Highlands Of Cavan, And Of Shirley Castle Taken During The Irish Famine (1856)

Sketches of the Highlands of Cavan and of Shirley Castle: Taken During the Irish Famine is a book written by A Looker-On in 1856. The book is a collection of sketches and observations made by the author during the Irish Famine, a period of mass starvation and disease that occurred in Ireland between 1845 and 1852. The author provides a detailed description of the Highlands of Cavan, a region in Ireland that was particularly hard hit by the famine. The book also includes sketches of Shirley Castle, a historic castle located in the same region. Through his observations, the author provides insight into the impact of the famine on the people of Ireland, their struggles, and their resilience in the face of adversity. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a tragic period in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.