A Guide to the County of Wicklow: Illustrated by Engravings, After the Designs of George Petrie, Esq., and a Large Map of the County, from an Original Survey

A Guide To The County Of Wicklow: Illustrated By Engravings, After The Designs Of George Petrie, Esq., And A Large Map Of The County, From An Original Survey" by George Newenham Wright is a nineteenth-century travel guide to County Wicklow, Ireland. It presents a detailed, route-by-route itinerary from Dublin to Bray and the Wicklow coast, inland valleys, and the demesnes of Powerscourt, Kilruddery, Belle View, Newtown Mount Kennedy, and Shelton, among others. The volume blends topographical description, architectural notes, antiquarian lore, and practical advice for visitors: where to stay, the distances, and the best ways to experience places like the Dargle, Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough, Luggelaw, Lugnaquilla, and the Wicklow gold and lead mines. It includes sections on towns such as Bray, Wicklow Town, Arklow, Blessington, and the great country houses of the region, as well as legends and historical anecdotes about St. Kevin, the O’Tooles, the Wingfields, and the Latouche family. The work stands as a vivid snapshot of Wicklow’s landscape, architecture, and social history in the early 19th century, meant to guide travelers to scenic and historically rich sites.