A TOUR IN IRELAND IN 1775 WITH A VIEW OF THE SALMON LEAP AT BALLYSHANNON

Twiss, Richard

Published by Messrs. Sheppard, Corcoran, Cross, Potts, Chamberlaine, Wilkinson, Watson, Colles, Wilson, Jenkin, Walker, Moncrieffe, J. Hoey, Spotswood, White, Hillary, Hallhead, and Beatty, Dublin, Ireland, 1776

12mo, 4 x 6.5 in., pp. 226 + 2 (Index). Illistrated with a frontispiece of Ballyshannon. Contemporary full calf with gilt title to morocco label on spine. Five-raised bands to spine. One inch separation at top/bottom of front joint to front and rear boards, respectively. This edition did not feature a map. Spine is tight. Unmarked interior with bright pages. 1 in. closed tear to edge of page 130. Richard Twiss (1747 1821) was an English writer, known for books on travel and chess. Born at Rotterdam on 26 April 1747, he was the son of an English merchant living in Holland; Francis Twiss the writer was his younger brother. With an ample fortune, he travelled, and visited Scotland. He then journeyed through Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Bohemia till 1770, when he returned to England. In 1772 he went to Spain and Portugal, returning the following year. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1774; but left it in 1794. In 1775 he visited Ireland.[1] Subsequently, Twiss concentrated on literature and the fine arts. A project to manufacture paper lost him money. He revisited France during the French Revolution, and wrote on his experiences.[1] Twiss died in Somers Town, London 5 March 1821. Seller Inventory # 85762

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Title: A TOUR IN IRELAND IN 1775 WITH A VIEW OF THE...
Publisher: Messrs. Sheppard, Corcoran, Cross, Potts, Chamberlaine, Wilkinson, Watson, Colles, Wilson, Jenkin, Walker, Moncrieffe, J. Hoey, Spotswood, White, Hillary, Hallhead, and Beatty, Dublin, Ireland
Publication Date: 1776
Binding: Leather-bound
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Second Edition.