WALSH, John Edward

Rakes and Ruffians The Underworld of Georgian Dublin.

Dublin. Four Courts Press. 1979. Soft cover. 12mo, 19.5cm, 119p., colour illustrated wraps, trade paperback, new. (gar) ~ This book was first published in Dublin in 1847 under the title "Ireland Sixty Years Ago". It is reprinted from the 3rd revised edition in 1851. "Here is a graphic account of the less sedate side of life in Georgian Ireland a narrative which ranges from the gallows, bull bating, and feuds in the Liberties to dueling, abduction, carousing and gambling. ." (cover). Item #35218

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