Rynne, Colin.

The Industrial Archaeology of Cork City and its Environs.

Dublin, The Stationery Office, 1999. Folio. XIII, 325 pages. Illustrated throughout the whole volume with photographs, diagrams etc. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent, close to new condition. A very substantial, extremely Rare and Important Publication !

Includes the following chapters: The Economic Development of Cork 1750-1930 / Extractive Industries (Coal Quarrying, Salt and Lime works, Pottery and clay-pipe manufacture, Sand and Gravel, Metalliferous Ores) / Food-processing Industries (Malting / Brewing / Distilling/ Grain Milling) / Textile Industries (Linen / Wool / Cotton) / Shipbuilding and Associated Industries (Iron Foundries and Engineering Works) – Shipbuilding / Ropemaking / Tractor and automobile manufacture: Henry Ford and Son / Miscellaneous Industries: Gunpowder Manufacture / Superphosphates and Fine chemicals / Soap Factories / Tanning / Footwear Manufacture / Cork City Glassworks (1782-1841) / Transport and Communications (Roads / Road Bridges / The physical development of the Upper Harbour / Cork City Railways / Tramways / Utility Industries: Water supply: The Development fo Cork Corporation Waterworks / Gas / Eelctric Supply ///

• Keywords: Catalogue Irish History Five – Local Irish History · Catalogue Irish History Six – General Irish History · Catalogue Irish History Two – Origins of Irish Identity · Cork · Cork City · Cork Harbour · Irish History – Rare · Irish History in the 18th century · Irish History in the 19th century · Irish Industrial History · Maritime History – Rare · Travel Ireland – Rare
• Language: English
• ISBN: 070766795X
• Inventory Number: 28020AB

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