London: Longmans, Gree, And Co, 1868. First Edition. Original Green Gilt Cloth. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. The Author After holding some subordinate positions he was appointed agent to the Shirley estate in county Monaghan in April 1843. This post he resigned in April 1845 for reasons which are stated in his ‘Realities of Irish Life.’ In December 1849 Trench was appointed agent to the extensive estates of the Marquis of Lansdowne in Kerry, and, in addition to these, he took charge of the property of the Marquis of Bath in Monaghan in 1851, and that of Lord Digby in the King's County in 1856. These appointments he held down to his death.Illustrated by J. Townsend the authors son. Small tear to top of spine some blemishes to covers, corners are slightly bumped, Wear to spine. One fold out map with small tears, Small sporadic foxing.The book had gone into five edtions in the first twelve months of publication Size: Octavo (standard book size). Category: History; 19th century; .

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Bookseller: The Petersfield Bookshop (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 45440
Title: Realities of Irish Life
Author: (W.) Steuart Trench
Format/Binding: Original Green Gilt Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Longmans, Gree, And Co
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1868
Keywords: BZDB16 History; 19th century; (W.) Steuart Trench Realities of Irish Life.

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