Pococke's Tour In Ireland In 1752 (1891) - Richard Pococke - Bog

Pococke's Tour in Ireland in 1752 (1891) is a historical travelogue written by Richard Pococke. The book provides a detailed account of Pococke's travels through Ireland in the mid-18th century. Pococke was an English clergyman and scholar who was interested in antiquities and natural history. He traveled extensively through Ireland, visiting many towns and cities and documenting his observations on the people, customs, and landscape of the country. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway. Pococke describes the architecture of the cities and towns, the state of the roads, and the condition of the countryside. He also provides detailed accounts of the social and economic conditions of the time, including the lives of the peasantry and the state of agriculture. Pococke's Tour in Ireland in 1752 is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into life in Ireland during the 18th century. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Irish history, culture, and geography. The book is also notable for its beautiful illustrations, which depict many of the places and scenes that Pococke encountered on his travels.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.