The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from The Career of George Robert Fitzgerald: Better Known as Fitzgerald the Fire-Eater, in the West of Ireland (Classic Reprint)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the remarkable life of George Robert Fitzgerald, the notorious Irish duellist of the 18th century. Born to an illustrious family, Fitzgerald trained as a young man in Eton and the Austrian army, developing a reputation for physical prowess and worldly sophistication. After falling from his father's favor, Fitzgerald made a name for himself as a deadly duellist, engaging in numerous high-profile duels throughout France, Ireland, and England. The author narrates Fitzgerald's escapades with a combination of historical context and vivid detail, shedding light on the era's social customs, duelling etiquette, and the challenges faced by the Irish in a tumultuous historical period marked by political upheaval and civil unrest. The book offers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most notorious figures, exploring the complex interplay of honor, violence, and social expectations that characterized his remarkable career. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331932949_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331932949
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331932949
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)