Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 391 Johnston, Charles 1867 1931 Ireland, Historic and Picturesque Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Ireland, Historic and Picturesque" by Charles Johnston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Ireland, presenting a multifaceted view of the nation through its landscapes, ancient monuments, and the myriad of peoples who have shaped its identity over the ages. At the start of the work, Johnston invites readers to visualize Ireland's geography through a metaphorical image of two great armies of islands surrounded by the sea, painting a picture of the landscape's gentle contours and seasonal beauty. He delves into the significance of the land's history, preparing readers for a narrative that traces back to ancient peoples, their achievements, and the indigenous beliefs that connect them to land and legacy. The opening sets a lyrical tone that intertwines the themes of nature, history, and an unyielding spirit amidst the trials faced by the Irish people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Ireland -- History Ireland -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 554268 2025-08-05T13:52:42.550600 text/html 504482 2024-10-28T19:08:26 text/html 2575944 2025-08-05T13:52:56.712450 application/epub+zip 2570609 2025-08-05T13:52:47.650570 application/epub+zip 272040 2025-08-05T13:52:45.302552 application/epub+zip 2805695 2025-08-05T13:53:02.668490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2730295 2025-08-05T13:52:53.838469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424357 2022-09-06T18:41:34.226909 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454083 2025-08-05T13:52:41.002534 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434321 2024-10-28T19:08:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16098 2025-08-05T13:53:02.862422 application/rdf+xml 14833 2025-08-05T13:52:45.882536 image/jpeg 3492 2025-08-05T13:52:45.600505 image/jpeg 2511372 2025-08-05T13:52:42.657596 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia