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Title: Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 2 (of 3)
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Summary: "Personal Sketches of His Own Times, Vol. 2" by Sir Jonah Barrington is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and judicial peculiarities of Ireland, particularly focusing on the practice of dueling as a significant aspect of gentlemanly honor during that era. Through the author's anecdotes and observations, readers can expect to explore themes of bravery, social rivalry, and the nuanced codes of conduct that governed dueling in Ireland. The opening of the text introduces the author's reflections on the Irish passion for dueling, detailing the historical context of these events alongside the author’s personal experiences. Barrington illustrates the prevalence of this practice among officials and judicial figures of his time, referencing a variety of notable duels and the societal norms surrounding them. The narrative begins with Baronning's own duel invitation from Mr. Richard Daly, highlighting the absurdities and rituals accompanying such encounters, underscored by humor and a keen social commentary on the culture of honor, masculinity, and the frequently ludicrous nature of these confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834
EBook No.: 49793
Published: Aug 27, 2015
Downloads: 274
Language: English
Subject: Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834
Subject: Judges -- Ireland -- Biography
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 2 (of 3)
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Personal Sketches of His Own Times, Vol. 2" by Sir Jonah Barrington is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and judicial peculiarities of Ireland, particularly focusing on the practice of dueling as a significant aspect of gentlemanly honor during that era. Through the author's anecdotes and observations, readers can expect to explore themes of bravery, social rivalry, and the nuanced codes of conduct that governed dueling in Ireland. The opening of the text introduces the author's reflections on the Irish passion for dueling, detailing the historical context of these events alongside the author’s personal experiences. Barrington illustrates the prevalence of this practice among officials and judicial figures of his time, referencing a variety of notable duels and the societal norms surrounding them. The narrative begins with Baronning's own duel invitation from Mr. Richard Daly, highlighting the absurdities and rituals accompanying such encounters, underscored by humor and a keen social commentary on the culture of honor, masculinity, and the frequently ludicrous nature of these confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834
EBook No.: 49793
Published: Aug 27, 2015
Downloads: 274
Language: English
Subject: Barrington, Jonah, Sir, 1760-1834
Subject: Judges -- Ireland -- Biography
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.