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In the western part of the county the houses were formerly built after the Spanish fashion, with stone balconies in front; as there was a great communication with the Spaniards and Portuguese, who visited the coast annually in considerable numbers to fish for cod, which circumstance also accounts for the names given to some of the towns. The mountainous parts are chie?y inhabited by herdsmen, who feed and clothe themselves from their own lands, consuming but little of the produce of other places; their habitations are low smoky huts covered with coarse thatch. In some parts the women have a becoming dress, consisting of a jacket of cloth, with loose sleeves, made to fit close round the neck and bosom, and fastened in front with a row of buttons this is considered to be a relic of the Spanish costume. They marry at a very early age. The peasants are generally well-proportioned, with swarthy complexions, dark eyes, and long black hair exhibiting, in the opinion of some, strong traces of Spanish origin. They are a frank, honest race, of very independent Spirit, acute in understanding, and friendly and hospitable to strangers. The Dingle mountains being dry and healthy, are very populous; those to the south are but thinly peopled. The state of the pea santry in the northern part of the county is much worse than that just described. In many places they are badly housed, the family and the cattle, including the pig, being inmates of the same apartment; the ?oors being sunk below the level of the 5011; the bedding formed Of straw, hay, or dry rushes; their clothing scanty; nearly two-thirds of the population bare-legged; the diet, potatoes and sour mil
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of County Kerry, a region on the southwest coast of Ireland, by exploring its geographical features, its people, and its political and social landscape. The author paints a vivid picture of a place shaped by centuries of conflict and change, weaving together historical accounts of Irish clan warfare, English colonization, and the enduring legacy of the Gaelic past. The extract reveals the complex interplay of power and politics, as evidenced by the rise and fall of influential families like the FitzGeralds, the FitzMaurices, and the McCarties, and the struggles between Gaelic and Anglo-Norman forces. We see the impact of the Reformation and its accompanying religious divisions, and the brutal consequences of rebellion against the English crown. The author also highlights the importance of the county's natural resources, including its harbors and fisheries, which attracted English settlers seeking to exploit its potential. The book underscores the importance of County Kerry as a microcosm of Ireland's broader history, showcasing the intertwining of its cultural, political, and geographical forces. 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 9781332205387_0
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