The Early History Of The Town Of Birr Or Parsonstown - Thomas Lalor Cooke - Bog

The Early History Of The Town Of Birr Or Parsonstown: With The Particulars Of Remarkable Events There In More Recent Times is a historical book written by Thomas Lalor Cooke in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Birr, a town located in County Offaly, Ireland. It covers the period from the earliest known settlements in the area up to the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the town's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the town's geography, climate, and natural resources. The following chapters delve into the town's early history, including its pre-Christian and early Christian periods, the arrival of the Normans, and the establishment of the town by the Parsons family.The latter part of the book focuses on more recent events in Birr's history, including the town's involvement in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the Cromwellian period, and the 1798 rebellion. The book also includes details about notable people who lived in Birr, such as the scientist William Parsons, the third Earl of Rosse, who built the famous Birr Castle telescope.Overall, The Early History Of The Town Of Birr Or Parsonstown is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, particularly the history of County Offaly and the town of Birr. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the town's development over the centuries, and sheds light on the people, events, and cultural traditions that have shaped the town's identity.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.