Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 1 (of 3) by Sir Jonah Barrington
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"Personal Sketches of His Own Times, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Sir Jonah Barrington is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the early 19th century. This work offers glimpses into Barrington's life experiences, societal observations, and reflections on his family and the political milieu of Ireland during his lifetime. The text seems to intertwine personal anecdotes with commentary on the socio-political fabric of Irish society, aiming to provide a historical perspective
through lived experiences. At the start of the narrative, Barrington introduces himself and shares details about his family background and childhood in Ireland. He vividly describes his family mansion, the connections his family had with the land, and the eccentricities of his grandfather, Colonel Jonah Barrington. The opening portions also touch upon the complex relationships between landlords and tenants during earlier times, illustrating moments of loyalty and community spirit among the Irish peasantry. Anecdotes from Barrington's upbringing and family history set a rich context for the stories that follow, revealing not only his personal history but also a reflective analysis of Irish customs, politics, and social interactions of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834 |
|---|---|
| Title | Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834 |
| Subject | Judges -- Ireland -- Biography |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49792 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49792-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 658 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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