Volume 1

The beauties of Ireland. Being original delineations, topographical, historical, and biographical, of each county / By J.N. Brewer. Illustrated with engravings, by J. & H.S. Storer, after original drawings, chiefly by Mr. Petrie.

  • Brewer, J. N. (James Norris)
Date:
1825-1826
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Credit: The beauties of Ireland. Being original delineations, topographical, historical, and biographical, of each county / By J.N. Brewer. Illustrated with engravings, by J. & H.S. Storer, after original drawings, chiefly by Mr. Petrie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    » Francis Jonnspon, Esq. the highly respected archi- tect of the Board of Works. and. Civil Buildings in. Treland, | allowed me to encroach on much of his valuable time; and yielded me all necessary information concerning the impor- tant public structures in which he has been engaged. RIcHARD Morrison, Esq. architect, to whom. his. country i is indebted for a mode of “ Gothic” architecture, evincing, as applied to domestic structures; the union of deep study with professional taste and skill, has.conferred on me various acts of kindness; amongst which must be mentioned the loan of several drawings, representing some of the numerous buildings with which he has ornamented his country.—To. WILLIAM Morrison, Esq. son of that gentleman, and the inheritor of his professional talents, I also return thanks for many particulars of topographical information. The Rev. EDWARD. GROVES advanced the object of my inquiries, i in many instances, relating to the city of Dublin; and directed my attention to several scarce works, of im portance in Irish topography—a favour to which he is peculiarly competent, as he has been for some time engaged in preparing for the press an “ Irish Historical Library.” The Rev. EDWARD BERWICK, who has. distinguished himself by several literary productions, favoured me with much information in regard to the vicinity: of his residence in the county of Dublin. For much information in regard to Kilkenny, and for great personal kindness, I am indebted to JoHN BARWISs, Esq. the truly respectable agent of the ‘sitesi of Ormonde. The late Peter WALSH, of Belline, Esq. is: entitled to my tender and most respectful remembrance, for some literary favours conferred, and more promised. The hand of death prevented the completion of his intentions; but,