Fitzpatrick, William J. [John Scott, 1st Earl of Clonmell, Chief Justice].

Curious Family History; or, Ireland Before the Union: Including Lord Chief Justice Clonmell’s unpublished Diary. A Diary to the Sham Squire and the Information of 1798.

Sixth Edition, with a mass of New Matter. Dublin, James Duffy & Sons, 1880. Small Octavo. XXIV, VIII, 268 pages plus a 16 – page ‘Catalogue of Standard Works’ for James Duffy & Co. Hardcover / original decorative cloth with art nouveau ornament and gilt lettering on spine. Binding with some stronger staining but still in good condition. Interior very good with only minor signs of foxing.

Includes for example the following essays: Gambling Houses / Arthur O’Connor and Roger O’Connor / Women burnt alive in Stephen’s Green / Another Boiled / The Law of Fiats / The Chief Justices Duellists / Riots in Dublin / Burgh / Avoid Ambitious Men in Politics / Secure the Aid of Women in every scheme / The Best Expression of the Face to Seduce and Dupe / J.C.Beresford / The Flogging of Horish / Murder of Lord Kilwarden etc. etc. / Revelations of Roger O’Connor, nephew of Richard, Viscount Longueville / The Informers Newell and Maginn etc.

• Keywords: 1798 Rebellion · Catalogue Irish History Two – Origins of Irish Identity · Clonmell, Chief Justice · Irish History – Rare · Irish History in the 18th century · Irish History of the 18th century · John Scott, 1st Earl of Clonmell
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 29911AB

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