
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
Jul 28, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1871
Best known for richly illustrated travel books about France, Ireland, and other European destinations, this American writer published widely in the early 1900s, often under the pseudonym Francis Miltoun. His books blend sightseeing, history, and atmosphere in a way that still feels inviting to curious travelers and armchair explorers.
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1869–1935
A Louisiana-born writer and artist, she helped bring turn-of-the-century travel writing to life with vivid illustrations and a keen eye for place. Her books, often created with her husband, mixed charm, curiosity, and the excitement of modern travel at a moment when automobiles still felt new.
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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 Blanche McManus

by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield