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I have before stated that on the evening when my brother and his young wife reached London, their purse was very lank indeed. Although the wife's father ranked as a country gentleman, he, like many of his class in Ireland, lived fully up to his income if not beyond it, and my brother received no dowry. Taking a. Wife, however, without a fortune, only proved his dis interestedness. A late literary success had put him in funds: this appeared to his sanguine eye as nothing more than the first fruits, raised from a mine of precious ore, more and more and more to be brought to the sur~ face, whenever sought for. There was no need of look ing after shillings, when sovereigns were to be had for th e seeking; and so, when the provident pair 1063 W?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores and brings to life the joys and challenges of courtship and marriage in rural Ireland between 1820 and 1830, at a time when Catholic customs and traditions permeated every aspect of social life. The author immerses the reader in the lively atmosphere of Shrovetide celebrations, the season when marriages were often arranged, and young men and women sought to secure their future happiness. This carefully researched cultural and historical survey uncovers the complexities of the social landscape, where superstition, economics, and paternal authority frequently influenced the course of true love. Filled with vivid descriptions and drawn from first-hand accounts, the book not only tells the story of a particular time and place, but also offers a fascinating glimpse into an enduring human pursuitâ"the search for love and contentment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243890330_0
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