A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland 1842, 2 Vol set

By Samuel Lewis

A topographical dictionary is an alphabetically arranged record of accurate details, and precise description of places. This one is extremely detailed.

Samuel Lewis published his massive Irish topographical dictionary in 1837. This second edition grew to1436 pages, and was published in 1842. The complete title is: A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, Comprising the Several Counties, Cities, Boroughs, Corporate, Market, and Post Towns, Parishes and Villages. With Historical and Statistical Descriptions; Embellished with Engravings of the Arms of Cities, Bishopricks, Corporate Towns, and Boroughs; and of the Seals of the Several Municipal Corporations. Second Edition. 

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This Second Edition is more than just a 1842 reprint of the 1837 publication. Lewis added much new information to this Second Edition. 

This work is organized alphabetically by the names of the villages, parishes, towns, cities, etc, as they were known in 1837-1842, making it very easy for researchers to locate information that they seek about a specific place. Descriptions are very detailed, including civil parish locations as as they relate to known boundaries of existing towns, villages, baronies, counties and provinces. Includes information about principle landowners, church parishes and districts. 

Details

1436 Pages
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Originally published by Samuel Lewis, London 1842
This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2009