Illustrated Handbook Of The Scenery And Antiquities Of Southwestern Donegal

The ""Illustrated Handbook of the Scenery and Antiquities of Southwestern Donegal"" is a book written by James Stephens and published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the beautiful landscapes and historical landmarks of southwestern Donegal, a region in Ireland. The book is filled with detailed sketches and illustrations of the area's mountains, cliffs, and passes, as well as its holy wells and other notable sites. The author provides insightful commentary and historical context for each location, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of this region. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone planning to visit southwestern Donegal or anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of this fascinating part of Ireland.Comprising Sketches Of Its Mountains, Its Cliffs And Its Passes, Its Holy Wells, Its Old Castles And Abbeys, Its Ancient Stone Crosses, Giants������� Graves, And Other Remarkable Cyclopean Remains. With Historical Notes On That Once Famous Clan In Tir-Connell, Mac Swine Of The Battle Axe, And Its Warrior Chieftain, Niall-Mor. To Which Is Added, Notices Of That Far-Famed Place Of Pilgrimage, Lough Derg, And Of Torry Island, Blessed By The Labours Of The Great St. Columb-Cill. With Notes Of The Road For Tourists To The Wilds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.