Bücher von Stephen Gwynn

The Fair Hills of Ireland is a book written by Stephen Gwynn that takes readers on a journey through the beautiful landscapes and rich history of Ireland. The book describes the author's travels throughout the country, from the rolling hills of the countryside to the bustling cities, and explores the various cultural and historical landmarks that make Ireland such a unique and fascinating place.Throughout the book, Gwynn shares his insights and observations on Irish life and culture, and provides readers with a vivid and engaging portrait of this ancient and storied land. From the rugged coastline to the verdant countryside, from the bustling streets of Dublin to the quiet villages of the west, The Fair Hills of Ireland is a captivating exploration of one of the most beautiful and fascinating countries in the world.Whether you are a seasoned traveler or simply a lover of great literature, this book is sure to delight and inspire you with its rich descriptions, colorful characters, and deep insights into the heart and soul of Ireland. So if you are looking for a book that will transport you to another time and place, look no further than The Fair Hills of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

As a young man, Stephen Gwynn travelled through Counties Donegal and Antrim on a bicycle, enabling him to take a close-up view of the townlands, rivers, lakes and historic sites he visited. This is his account of his trip through Donegal. His loving interest in its history brings this accounts to life, revealing as it does, the hidden stories and associations behind the evocative exterior of the land.We get an account of ancient Gaelic Ireland: its holy places and its warriors - the O'Donnells and O'Neills. We hear of their tragic demise and the confiscation of the land they had to abandon. Though this book was written over a hundred years ago, the old Ireland he wrote of has left a lasting impression on the landscape, though it is fast fading. A reader who shares his passion for fishing and cycling will gain the additional pleasure of reliving these experiences as they were over one hundred years ago.

"Fishing Holidays" is an assorted collection of anecdotes and accounts of the author's various fishing holidays in Ireland. This informal yet informative volume offers the reader an insight into real-life fishing, providing accounts of actual excursions, mishaps, successes, and utter failures in the hope that the reader may learn from the author's mistakes and emulate his successes. An easy and entertaining read, "Fishing Holidays" will appeal to anglers new and old, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of angling literature. Contents include: "Amabilis Insania", "By Irish Waters". "St. Bridgid's Flood", "My Friend the Salmon Poacher", "The Reedy Lake", "The Raid to Cushinass", "A Day with White Trout", "The Young Fisher", "Tide Fishing", "The Low Country", "The Kaabah of Anglers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.

Highways and Byways - in Donegal and Antrim is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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Stephen Glynn travelled through Donegal and Co. Antrim on a bicycle. This is an account of that part of his trip from Derry to the Giant's Causeway and through the Glens of Antrim. The account is over one hundred years old now but the ancient Ireland he wrote of had left impressions on the land which are still discernible today. His interest in the history of the people and places he visited allows us to get a glimpse of the hidden stories and associations behind the evocative exterior of the land before they vanish into the mists of time.Read Stephen Gwynne's account as you travel the highways and byways of the Antrim coast and they will resonate with echoes from the past and be infused with new associations and meanings.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.