The South Isles of Aran (County Galway) by Oliver J. Burke
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"The South Isles of Aran (County Galway)" by Oliver J. Burke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the geography, flora, and history of the Aran islands, detailing the rich cultural and archaeological significance of the region as well as its natural beauty and demographic details. At the start of the book, Burke introduces the Aran islands—Inishmore, Inishmaan, Inisheer, and surrounding areas—providing specifics about their
geography and history, as well as significant landmarks and cultural touchstones, such as ancient Druidic sites and early Christian ruins. He depicts the unique landscape of the islands, characterized by its rocky terrain and rich biodiversity, while also weaving in anecdotes about the islanders and their way of life. The opening sets a tone of reverence for the islands' natural and historical heritage, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of their continuing legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burke, Oliver J. (Oliver Joseph), 1825-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | The South Isles of Aran (County Galway) |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Foley, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Aran Islands (Ireland) |
| Subject | Galway (Ireland : County) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37840 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 264 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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