In the Shadow of St. Patricks: A Paper Read Before the Irish National Society, April 27, 1893 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. J. McCall

9780332133324: In the Shadow of St. Patricks: A Paper Read Before the Irish National Society, April 27, 1893 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 033213332X ISBN 13: 9780332133324

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring a Dublin neighborhood through history, this paper spotlights the era around St. Patrick's Cathedral and its Liberty.

It offers a concise, storytelling look at local streets, notable residents, and the changing cityscape, drawn from a 19th‑century lecture that blends reminiscence with careful note‑taking.

This edition frames the neighborhood beyond the cathedral itself, weaving together people, places, and the politics that shaped the Liberties. It presents a series of vignettes about street life, poets, pugilists, and civic figures, offering a window into Dublin’s social fabric as it stood more than a century ago.

Descriptions of the Liberties’ streets, lanes, and landmarks that reveal how the area looked and felt at the time.
Biographical sketches of figures connected to the district, including writers, poets, and civic leaders.
Notes on local culture, trades, and community events that helped shape the neighborhood’s identity.
Context for how urban change and development affected historic homes and local life.

Ideal for readers of Dublin history, cultural curiosities, and fans of local reminiscence from the late 19th century. This edition is a compact, accessible entry point to a lively chapter of the city’s past.

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