
audiobook
by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield, Blanche McManus
Every attempt has been made to replicate the original as printed.
R O M A N T I C I R E L A N D
Contents Volume II.
List of Illustrations Volume II.
Romantic Ireland - CHAPTER I. QUEENSTOWN, CORK, AND BLARNEY
CHAPTER II. GLENGARRIFF AND BANTRY BAY
CHAPTER III. KILLARNEY AND ABOUT THERE
CHAPTER IV. AROUND THE COAST TO LIMERICK
CHAPTER V. THE SHANNON AND ITS LAKES
CHAPTER VI. GALWAY AND ITS BAY
Set out on a sun‑kissed voyage along Ireland’s rugged coastline, where each chapter reads like a postcard brought to life. The author’s prose balances gentle humor with a reverent eye for history, inviting listeners to picture pink‑hued houses perched on cliffs and the endless shimmer of harbor waters at dusk. Accompanying the narration are dozens of vivid illustrations that capture everything from ancient stone crosses to bustling market streets.
From the bustling quays of Queenstown and the legendary Blarney Castle to the mist‑cloaked valleys of Killarney and the windswept heights of Donegal, the guide weaves together stories of emigration, local legend, and everyday life. It offers a sensory tour of Ireland’s lakes, bays, and historic towns, all while echoing the quiet longing of families watching loved ones set sail. Listeners will feel the warmth of a summer yachting hub and the solemn hush of ancient monastic ruins, making the Emerald Isle’s charms feel both familiar and newly discovered.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (229K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-07-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1871
Best known for richly illustrated travel books, this early 20th-century American writer invited readers into cathedrals, castles, and old European streets with an eye for history and atmosphere. He also published under the pseudonym Francis Miltoun and often worked in creative partnership with his wife, artist Blanche McManus.
View all books
1869–1935
A lively early-20th-century travel writer and illustrator, she turned journeys through Europe and North Africa into books filled with sketches, practical detail, and curiosity about the modern world.
View all books
by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield