Beauties of the Boyne and the Blackwater by William Wilde (HQ865)

Published 2003: Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Illustrated throughout

Original blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine and original pictorial dust jacket. 324 very clean and bright pages, light pencil side text-lining on some pages. Slight shelf wear on dust jacket. Scarce! (HQ865)

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William Wilde's guide to the Boyne and Blackwater valleys is a comprehensive account of the natural beauty, history, and folklore of the region. The author provides detailed descriptions of landmarks, archaeological sites, and local customs and traditions, accompanied by numerous drawings and engravings. A must-read for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Ireland.

The River's Source and History. From Carbury to Clonard. Clonard, and the Boyne to Trim. Trim. From Trim to Navan. The Blackwater. The Boyne from Navan to Slane. The Royal Cemetery of Brugh-na-Boinne. The Ethnology of the Ancient Irish. The Battlefield of Oldbridge - Duleek. Drogheda and its Environs.

William Wilde, a noted physician and antiquarian—and father of Oscar Wilde—crafted this volume as both a travelogue and a scholarly survey of the Boyne Valley, one of Ireland’s most historically and archaeologically significant regions.

First published in 1849 by James McGlashan in Dublin, the book blends picturesque description with rigorous historical and archaeological commentary. The book remains a classic of Irish antiquarian literature, frequently cited in studies of Irish archaeology. It has been reprinted multiple times and is still sought after by collectors and scholars. Google Books...