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The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent

The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent

Hussey, Samuel Murray

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ISBN13: 9798240887512
Publisher: Bundy Books
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a memoir reflecting on the author's long life as a land agent in Ireland and offers insights into the social, political, and agricultural issues of the time. Hussey's narrative presents his personal experiences and observations, framed by the backdrop of Ireland's tumultuous history, especially the chal lenges faced during the Great Famine and other significant national events. The opening of the memoir introduces Samuel Murray Hussey, whoshares his family background and early life, emphasizing his deep roots in Irish his tory. He recalls being raised in Dingle after being born in Bath and em phasizes the significance of preserving family history. Hussey humorously critiques the romantic notions tied to heroic descents from nobility, sharing anecdotes about his ancestors and their involvement in local matters. He reflects on his formative experiences in the countryside and early challenges, setting the tone for a life dedicated to both land management and the so ciopolitical arena of 19th-century Ireland my father and mother were both Kerry men, ' as the saying goes in my native land, and better never stepped. It was my misfortune, but not my fault, that I was born at Bath and not in Kerry. However, my earliest recollection is of Dingle, for I was only three months old when I was taken back to Ireland, and up to that time I did not study the English question very deeply, especially as I had an Irish nurse. There is a lot of Hussey history before I was born, and some is worth pre serving here. It is a thousand pities that so many details of family history have been lost, andtomymind it isincumbentononememberofeveryreasonablyoldfam ily in this generation to collect and set down what should be remembered about their ancestors for the unborn to come. My contribution does not profess to be very exhaustive, but it will serve for want of abetter

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