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Legends and Stories of Ireland

Author: Samuel Lover
ISBN #: B002OT5Z46
Price: $20.00
Publisher: Richard Edward King
Publisher Location: London
Book Condition: Good
Edition: Later Printing
Pub Date: 1834
First published in 1834. Hinges reglued, tight; 1.5 in. of insect nibbling. A collection of Irish stories by the Anglo-Irish novelist, song-writer and painter, the author of Rory O'More and Handy Andy, first published in 1832. Lover is remembered for having done "much to change the popular conception of the Irish peasant from apelike buffoon to a genuine human being." He was the grandfather of the composer Victor Herbert. A late 19th century printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hard Cover. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!