Publisher's Synopsis
The Irish Sketchbook, 1842 (1857) is a travelogue written by the British author and illustrator, William Makepeace Thackeray, under the pseudonym ""Titmarsh, M. A."" The book is a collection of Thackeray's observations and sketches of Ireland during his travels there in 1842. Thackeray's writing style is witty and satirical, and he provides a unique perspective on the people, culture, and landscape of Ireland during the mid-19th century. The book includes descriptions of his travels through Dublin, Cork, and other Irish cities, as well as his encounters with Irish peasants, landlords, and politicians. Thackeray's sketches, which are interspersed throughout the book, provide a visual representation of the people and places he encountered on his journey. The sketches are detailed and capture the essence of the Irish landscape and people. Overall, The Irish Sketchbook, 1842 (1857) is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of Irish history and culture, as seen through the eyes of a talented writer and artist.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.
