Publisher's Synopsis
 
'The Spirit of Ireland' is more than a guide-book. Lynn Doyle aims to create in others the impression that the different parts of Ireland have made on her through a graceful and moving description of the Emerald Isle. This beautiful book is extensively illustrated with full page and half page photographs. Contents Include: Introductory; Dublin and General; The South-East Corner; Grass-lands and Country Towns; Cork and Killarney; Limerick and Clare; Galway and the North-West; Introduction to the Six Counties; Derby and Antrim; Belfast and General. A map of Ireland and an index.  This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
 
B.T.Batsford Ltd.; 1946-7. Fourth impression Winter. Illustrated from photographs and from drawings by Brian Cook. Hardcover with clipped dust cover. Previous owners name to FFEP. Dust cover shows signs of wear to top ad bottom of spine. Some foxing to duct cover. Book slightly forward leaning. Foxing to edges of text block and first and last few pages.