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o  New U.S. releases
o  New Ireland releases
o  Special pricing for libraries/societies
o  Free shipping
o  How to reach us


=== New U.S. Releases =========================

The following new searchable data CD has been released at
www.ArchiveCDBooksUSA.com:

Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, RECORDS OF THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS
BAY IN NEW ENGLAND, 1628- 1686, 1853-1854
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This massive series of volumes documents the development of the Massachusetts
Bay Company into Massachusets Bay Colony, providing a dense chronological record
of the colony's civil, criminal and administrative court proceedings. Thousands
of early New England colonists pass through these pages.

The bulk of the records in these volumes are the proceedings of the General
Court or the Court of Assistants of Massachusetts Bay Colony, which had
jurisdiction over the whole colony. Interspersed through these records are also
the minutes from some of the meetings of the Suffolk Quarter Court, covering the
area that would become Suffolk County.

In the first volume will be found the records of the meetings in England of the
Massachusetts Bay Company in London in 1629 and early 1630, before the transfer
of the company charter to New England on the Winthrop Fleet.

In the 1630 and early 1640s, before the establishment of the Quarter Courts and
then the County Courts, the court recorded in these books was the only one for
the whole colony. As a result, the earliest probate records will be found
scattered through these pages.

The records of these colony-wide courts encompass the full range of the social
and economic structure of Massachusetts Bay, with land grants and appointments
to high office for the colony's leaders, alongside records of runaway servants
and similar misdemeanors.

Product description by Robert Charles Anderson, FASG, for Archive CD Books USA.


=== New Ireland Releases =========================

The following new data CDs have been released by our affiliate company in
Ireland and are now available from www.ArchiveCDBooksUSA.com:

INDEXES TO IRISH WILLS 1536-1858, 5 VOLS
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This series of five volumes was compiled from the existing finding aids at the
Public Record Office in Dublin, and published between 1909 and 1920. They
contain entries for over 30,000 wills for most of the diocesan consistorial
courts of Ireland up to 1800, and many up to 1858 when the administration of
wills and probate was removed from church control to the state. Each entry
records the testator's name, address and year of probate, as well as frequent
reference to social status or occupation. The first two volumes were compiled by
William Phillimore Watts. After his death in 1913 the tireless Irish genealogist
Gertrude Thrift continued the work. The series was cut short by the destruction
of the PRO in 1922.

But given that the vast majority of the original wills were destroyed in 1922,
this index is an essential resource for research. While the books were
republished some years ago, they have been out of print for some time. The set
reproduced here comes from the Library at Trinity College Dublin, and the
publication contains high quality images of all 868 pages, which are fully
searchable.

The following is a list of diocese covered by these volumes, with the covering
dates. We have also listed the counties which are covered by these diocese, with
the principal county or counties listed first.

* Ossory, 1536-1800, Cos. Kilkenny, Laois (Queen's)
* Leighlin, 1652-1800, Cos. Carlow, Laois (Queen's), Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow
* Ferns, 1601-1800, Cos. Wexford, Carlow, Wicklow
* Kildare, 1661-1800, Cos. Kildare, Laois (Queen's), Offaly (King's), Wicklow
* Cork & Ross, 1548-1800, Cos. Cork, Kerry
* Cloyne, 1621-1800, Cos. Cork, Limerick, Waterford
* Cashel & Emly, 1618-1800, Cos. Tipperary, Kilkenny, Limerick
* Waterford & Lismore, 1645-1800, Cos. Waterford, Cork, Tipperary
* Killaloe & Kilfenora, 1653-1800, Cos. Clare, Tipperary, Laois (Queen's),
Limerick
* Limerick, 1615-1800, Cos. Limerick, Clare, Cork, Kerry
* Ardfert & Aghadoe, 1690-1800, Cos. Kerry, Cork
* Dromore, 1678-1858, Cos. Down, Antrim, Armagh
* Exempt Jurisdictions of Newry & Mourne, 1727-1858, Cos. Down, Armagh
* Derry, 1612-1858, Cos. Derry, Antrim, Donegal, Tyrone
* Rahoe, 1684-1858, Cos. Donegal

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MATHESON'S SPECIAL REPORT ON SURNAMES IN IRELAND (1894)
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Published by the General Register Office, this study is the first detailed
official work on surnames in Ireland. Sir Robert E. Matheson used the 1890 birth
registers to compile an authoritative list of surnames and their frequency and
distribution throughout the country. He begins with a list of the 100 most
common surnames in the country in order of frequency, and then compares this
against those in England and Scotland. This book includes a detailed account of
the derivation and ethnology of Irish names, tracing each wave of migration from
the Celts and Vikings through to the migration of Russian and Polish Jews in the
1880s.

Matheson then lists the main surnames (and numbers of births) for each county,
following which he provides a fascinating look at the continued local
concentrations of many surnames.

Thereafter the book contains extensive tables of the distribution of over 2,600
surnames in Ireland. These tables give the numbers of births in 1890, and the
counties and provinces where these births were recorded.

This publication contains the first edition of this work published in 1894.

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THE IRISH EMIGRANT'S GUIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES, 1890
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While this is the second edition of this book it is the first edition published
in Ireland. Much of the contents of this book focus on practical issues facing
those emigrating to the United States and looks to dispel any of the romantic
notions the Irish emigrant may have had towards America. It does contain many
useful tips for emigrating, such as surviving the trans-Atlantic crossing,
securing employment on arrival, farming, notes on the climate and condition of
the land including prices and also general expenses.

The guide also contains very useful tips on travelling once you have arrived as
well as notes on the history of the country as well as brief notes on each
individual state. The guide also included a copy of the American Constitution as
well as general advice and observations on the people and notes on
naturalization and citizenship.

The guide concludes with an alphabetical list of the trans-Atlantic steamers and
details of the pricing, ports of departure and arrival. This guide was an
essential source for those emigrating to America.

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DODD’S TRAVELLER'S DIRECTOR THROUGH IRELAND (1801)
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James Solas Dodd’s Traveller’s ‘Director’ is a less well known guide to Ireland,
published in 1801 to cater for English people wishing to holiday in Ireland.

The book begins with a description of Dublin city, including a detailed engraved
map. He then tours the country following all the main roads throughout the
island. For each place he describes the topography, economy, public buildings,
gentlemen’s houses, religious buildings, antiquities, curiosities, and gives a
lot of historical information.

The book concludes with a section on the major natural curiosities in Ireland
(e.g. the Giant’s Causeway), and a guide to getting to Ireland from England.

The book contains an excellent map of Ireland by Stockdale.

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MR. TUKE'S FUND FOR ASSISTED EMIGRATION 1882-5
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This extraordinary book, was a private collection of 20 separately published
pieces relating to work by the Committee of Mr. Tuke's Fund. This fund was
established in 1882 to assist emigration from the west of Ireland to America,
specifically the Unions of Belmullet, Newport & Swineford in Co. Mayo, and
Clifden, Oughterard and the Aran Islands in Co. Galway. 9,482 people were
assisted by this fund up to 1885, and this book contains a vast amount of detail
about the working of the fund, but also about the experience of the emigrants
themselves. This includes extensive descriptions of the places where emigrants
came from, the emigrants themselves, the process of emigration (including
anecdotal reports on their experiences), where they went (USA, Canada and
Australia), a detailed list of the specific places they were settled in the US,
dates of emigration and sailing details. Most unusually the book contains
extensive letters home from the emigrants on arrival. It also analyses what
happened to their small holdings in Ireland after they left, giving a full list
of emigrants' names and the townlands they came from.

This one-off book also has an inserted hand written letter from James H. Tuke to
the Duke of Bedford, President of the Committee, explaining that he was sending
him this copy of the Reports to better understand the experience of his fund to
that date.

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O'HART'S IRISH & ANGLO-IRISH LANDED GENTRY
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This is one of O'Hart's main publications of family pedigrees from Ireland. In
this volume he focuses mainly on families who settled in Ireland from Britain
from the medieval period up to the 19th century. This volume contains 231
pedigrees of individual families, dating from as early as the 12th century up to
the year of publication (1884).

The book also contains copious appendices of historic documents. Many of these
deal with the Cromwellian period, including the transplantation to Connaught and
the Commonwealth soldiers. There are further records concerning other land
settlements from the 17th century, Irishmen serving in continental European
armies, and much more besides.

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CARRIGAN’S HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF OSSORY AND NEW INDEX
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William Carrigan’s History of the Diocese of Ossory (4 vols, 1905) is one of the
most important historical publications concerning Counties Kilkenny and Laois
ever produced.

Carrigan’s main interest was the history of the church from the earliest times,
and his four volumes, contain a history of the Bishops and other diocesan
officials, as well as an extensive introduction to the area’s political history.
Thereafter he journeys from parish to parish recording a vast amount of
information concerning all aspects of the area’s history, always with special
emphasis on religion. His books are copiously illustrated with photographs, maps
and drawings, reflecting his desire to record record the antiquities of the
Diocese. Importantly, the four volumes contain extensive extracts and
transcripts of original manuscript material, much of which was lost in the
destruction of the PRO in 1922.

This digital publication of Carrigan’s work also includes the first ever
comprehensive index to his work by Helen Litton (published in 2005). This Index
also contains an extensive biographical study on Carrigan by Fearghus Ó
Fearghail and a foreword by the current Bishop of Ossory, Laurence Forristal.
(in association with the Diocese of Ossory)

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CUSACK'S HISTORY OF THE KINGDOM OF KERRY, 1871
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M.F. Cusack's history of Kerry is an important nineteenth century work
containing a vast amount of information. The book charts the history of the
county from earliest times, including extracts from many documents. These
include the complete text of the 1673 report on State of Kerry, the Charters of
the towns of Dingle and Tralee, etc. The book is particularly valuable for
genealogists, as the author publishes important pedigrees of key Gaelic families
from Kerry, such as O'Connor, O'Donoghue, O'Connell, O'Mahony, MacGillicuddy,
MacCarthy Mor, and O'Moriarty. She also publishes a complete list of members of
parliament for the county from 1613, giving extensive genealogical information
about each MP.

The author also had a special interest in the geology, topography and natural
history of the county, which is covered in detail including a fine geological
map.

The copy of the book used for this publication was printed for a principal
subscriber: Daniel O'Connell of Derrynane Abbey, the son of 'the liberator'. It
appears he gave it to his sister, who has handwritten a very interesting family
history towards the back of the volume, including a transcript of a document
written by 'the liberator' himself!

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D'ALTON'S HISTORY OF DUBLIN (1838)
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This book is probably the first really detailed local history published in
Ireland. Spanning to 955 pages, it has a wealth of information on virtually
every location in the county. It begins with a general account of the county's
history in 50 pages. This followed by a tour of every barony in the county, with
chapters on each town, village and prominent place encountered. These chapters
contain a full description of the topographical, economic and cultural aspects
of the area. This is followed by a detailed examination of the history and
antiquities from earliest times to 1838.

D'Alton was especially interested in the local families in each area, and
provides a great detail of information about them throughout the book. With some
families he even devotes an entire chapter to their history. These include the
Vernon, St. Lawrence, Talbot, Fagan, Taylor, Barnewall, De La Field, Stanyhurst,
Hamilton and Eustace families.

However the book contains a wealth of detail on every subject, and remains one
of the most important local histories produced in the 19th century. It is an
essential tool for the study of County Dublin and its people.

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HICKSON, SELECTIONS FROM OLD KERRY RECORDS (2 VOLS, 1872-74)
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These two books contain a wealth of historical and genealogical information for
County Kerry. Compiled by the celebrated Kerry antiquarian and genealogist, Mary
Agnes Hickson, they cover a vast range of topics from the medieval period to the
19th century. These include transcripts of many documents since lost. Some of
the articles contained in this publication include the 1641 depositions, details
of those who lost their lands in the 1688 forfeitures, persons transplanted from
Kerry in 1653 and details of the loss of lands under Cromwell in the 1650s.
There is an extensive study of the county in the 18th century, a full list of
high sheriffs of the county from the 16th to the 19th century, and details of
Kerrymen fighting in continental European forces in 1792. The books contain a
great deal of specifically genealogical information too, including gravestone
inscriptions, family histories and pedigrees (including Blennerhassett and the
Knight of Kerry), the Crosbie family papers, and many genealogical notices. The
books also contain three reproductions of maps of the county dated 1600 from the
Carew Manuscripts. There are many other topics and articles across the 693 pages
in these publications. Also of interest the books contain hand-written detailed
notes by their former owner, Ellen O'Connell, the daughter of Daniel O'Connell.

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BASSETT’S BOOK OF COUNTY ARMAGH 1888
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Bassett’s Book of Armagh is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in
1888. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth
century Armagh, recording details (addresses and occupations) for over 10,000
people in the county. It contains over 400 pages of detailed information, as
well as an excellent full colour map.

The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the
county. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving
the names and details for all office-holders, professionals, merchants and
tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other
residents not listed by trade. There is a detailed introduction to each town and
village, with information about the economy, history, religion, railways, post,
and general character of the place. The book finishes with a list of fairs and
markets in the county, and an index.

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BASSETT’S COUNTY DOWN GUIDE AND DIRECTORY 1886
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Bassett’s County Down is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in
1886. It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth
century Down, recording details (addresses and occupations) for over 10,000
people in the county. It contains 414 pages of detailed information, as well as
an excellent full colour map.

The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the
county. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving
the names and details for all office-holders, professionals, merchants and
tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other
residents not listed by trade. There is a detailed introduction to each town and
village, with information about the economy, history, religion, railways, post,
and general character of the place. It includes an extended treatment for the
borough of Newry. The book finishes with an index of places, and includes many
commercial advertisements.

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BASSETT’S WEXFORD COUNTY GUIDE AND DIRECTORY 1885
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Bassett’s Wexford is both a directory and a guide to the entire county in 1885.
It is one of the most important sources published for late nineteenth century
Wexford, recording details (addresses and occupations) for over 11,000 people in
the county. It contains 406 pages of detailed information, as well as an
excellent full colour map.

The book begins with the history, economy, geology and social life of the
county. This is followed by a full directory for every town and village, giving
the names and details for all office-holders, professionals, merchants and
tradesmen, as well as a full alphabetical directory of farmers and other
residents not listed by trade. There is a detailed introduction to each town and
village, with information about the economy, history, religion, railways, post,
and general character of the place. It includes an extended treatment for the
borough of Wexford, and the towns of New Ross, Enniscorthy and Gorey. The book
finishes with an index of places, a list of fairs and markets, and includes many
commercial advertisements.

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STATISTICAL SURVEY OF COUNTY CORK, 1810
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The Irish Statistical Survey was carried out under the direction of the Royal
Dublin Society. Each county was surveyed with the aim of determining the ‘actual
state, capabilities and defects of agriculture, manufactures and rural economy’.
In practice the surveys contained a vast quantity of local information on almost
every aspect of the county surveyed. Because these studies were carried out
under central direction the quality of the information provided is good, and
given their early date, they remain an invaluable source for the study of each
county. They record many details about conditions in pre-Famine Ireland,
including social and economic conditions, the growth of population and poverty,
education, religion, history, the Irish language and local customs.

The Cork survey was published in 1810. It covers the entire county, barony by
barony, treating all of the main topics in 896 pages. This includes a detailed
full colour map of the county. The study ends with an extended conclusion on the
main problems towards the advancement of Cork. In the author’s opinion education
was the key, both to bring better agricultural methods as well as to civilise
the wealthier farmers and tradesmen!

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STATISTICAL SURVEY OF COUNTY DONEGAL, 1802
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The Irish Statistical Survey was carried out under the direction of the Royal
Dublin Society. Each county was surveyed with the aim of determining the ‘actual
state, capabilities and defects of agriculture, manufactures and rural economy’.
In practice the surveys contained a vast quantity of local information on almost
every aspect of the county surveyed. Because these studies were carried out
under central direction the quality of the information provided is good, and
given their early date, they remain an invaluable source for the study of each
county. They record many details about conditions in pre-Famine Ireland,
including social and economic conditions, the growth of population and poverty,
education, religion, history, the Irish language and local customs.

The Donegal survey was carried out by James McParlan, a medical doctor,
published in 1802. It covers all of the main topics as well as an extensive
treatment of the reasons for the poor condition of many of the rural population,
which he firmly blames on the excessive production of whiskey! This book is
exceptionally important for Donegal, where information is sparse for the early
nineteenth century.

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STATISTICAL SURVEY OF COUNTY CLARE, 1808
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The Irish Statistical Survey was carried out under the direction of the Royal
Dublin Society. Each county was surveyed with the aim of determining the 'actual
state, capabilities and defects of agriculture, manufactures and rural economy'.
In practice the surveys contained a vast quantity of local information on almost
every aspect of the county surveyed. Because these studies were carried out
under central direction the quality of the information provided is good, and
given their early date, they remain an invaluable source for the study of each
county. They record many details about conditions in pre-Famine Ireland,
including social and economic conditions, the growth of population and poverty,
education, religion, history, the Irish language and local customs.

Healy Dutton's introduction contains a very stinging rebuke of the wealthy
farmers and the gentry for their lack or co-operation in compiling the survey
and their "gross ignorance". However, he does also note the remarkable
hospitality of the people of the county, though they have yet to learn to "put
the cork in the bottle". This is a vital source for anyone with an interest in
the history of County Clare.

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SLATER'S COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY OF IRELAND, 1881, COMPENDIUM OF ALL SECTIONS
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This superb book includes a full commercial directory for the entire country.
Organised by Province, and then town, it lists all the principal office holders,
gentry, professionals, trades, hotels, schools, public institutions, churches,
and even pubs for each town in Ireland.

This is the third edition of Slaters, for the year 1881, and contains 1,580
pages of information including a large-scale map of Ireland.

The book is organised into four sections, by province, with additional details
for the four main cities:

   * Leinster & Dublin
   * Connaught
   * Munster, Cork & Limerick
   * Ulster & Belfast

These provincial sections can be purchased separately.

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BURKE'S LANDED GENTRY OF IRELAND, 1899
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This was the first specifically Irish edition of Burke’s Landed Gentry, and is
considerably more detailed on Irish families than what had appeared in previous
years in the general British series. It contains detailed genealogies of all the
‘landed gentry’ in Ireland. This group represents the Irish landowners, and
those aspiring to this status from among the merchant and professional
community. But the value of this source is not just for this narrow group, as
the genealogies are extensive, covering all collateral lines, junior branches
and in-laws, many of whom would have been of more modest means.

The genealogies recorded were overwhelming those developed by the Ulster King of
Arms (the Chief Herald in nineteenth century Ireland) and are quite valuable and
largely reliable. As a source it is important for all those studying Irish
genealogy, especially those whose ancestors were part of this social class.

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MEDICAL DIRECTORY FOR IRELAND, 1852
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This publication was the first full medical directory of Ireland, published in
1852. It includes all medical practitioners who held a qualification, either as
an apothecary (pharmacist) or a medical doctor throughout Ireland. There are
several thousand names recorded, reflecting the huge growth in the Irish medical
profession following the establishment of the dispensaries across the country
with the Poor Law Unions. With this development, the discipline changed
fundamentally from a small middle-class profession, to allow a much wider
section of the population to provide these services. As a consequence the book
records an extensive list of people from every walk of life.

The Directory also records the location, as well as many details, about every
hospital, dispensary, medical school, public health service, society, asylum,
and medical institutions in Ireland. There is a list of obituaries at the end,
and a list of Spa physicians in Germany that had become popular with the well to
do!

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KENNY'S IRISH MANUFACTURERS' DIRECTORY, 1919
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Kevin Kenny’s Manufacturers’ Directory is an exceptionally rare and unusual
book. While he includes an exceptionally detailed directory of all businesses
throughout the country from ‘Abdominal Belt’ to ‘Zinc Ware’ manufacturers, he
includes much more besides. The book contains the most complete directory of
local and national press at that time, which he includes to assist businesses to
advertise their products and services. It also includes copious industrial
statistics for the country, a complete list of Irish Trade Marks registered, and
other details.

However, almost half the book is devoted to an analysis of all branches of Irish
industry, manufactures and agriculture. From ‘Altar Candles’ to ‘Woollens’ Kenny
gives his assessment of the opportunities for development. The book is prefaced
with a clarion call for reconstruction of the Irish economy in the wake of World
War One, with Kenny’s own analysis of the enormous potential for industrial
growth.

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TYNER'S TRAVELLER'S GUIDE THROUGH IRELAND, 1794
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Published in 1794 this book was a companion to the map produced by Alexander
Taylor. Tyner's companion gives "The distance by the great roads from Dublin to
every town in the Kingdom, the cross roads, and descriptions of the gentlemen's
seats near the road". Not only are the directions and mileages included but also
detailed descriptions of the journey, which also include many observations on
the surrounding countryside and buildings. Included at the end are the great and
direct roads from London to Holyhead. George Tyner had added his own map of
Ireland to enhance the publication.

Much like Taylor and Skinner's Road Maps of Ireland this is a remarkable and
rare publication. In place of the maps are detailed written directions. As a
companion to Alexander Taylor's Map of Ireland this is an essential research
tool for anyone studying late 18th century Irish history.

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THE SCOT IN ULSTER, 1888
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Sometimes given the sub title of sketches of the history of the Scottish
settlers in Ulster this book was originally published as a series of articles in
the Scotsman newspaper in the spring of 1888, which were written by the
Edinburgh based journalist John Harrison. Written at a time when Home Rule was
becoming increasingly popular this publication attempts to justify the right of
the people of Ulster to protest against any separation from the Union with Great
Britain.

Harrison traces the history of the Scot in Ulster from the beginning right
through the Plantation of Ulster, the Rebellion of 1641, the 1798 Rebellion and
beyond the 1801 Act of Union. He emphasises the point that the Scot in Ulster
was fundamentally different from the native Irish, that they were in fact two
separate races even in 1888. But he hoped that the chasm between the two could
be bridged but that would only occur "if they both continue to live in the full
communion of that great empire".

This original version also includes the catalogue of the publishers, William
Blackwood & sons.


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