Surnames of Ireland by Edward MacLysaght (1989, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherIrish Academic Press
ISBN-100716523663
ISBN-139780716523666
eBay Product ID (ePID)1109499

Product Key Features

Number of Pages314 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSurnames of Ireland
Publication Year1989
SubjectEurope / Ireland, Linguistics / Etymology
FeaturesReprint
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, History
AuthorEdward Maclysaght
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight11.5 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number6
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN86-122292
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal929.4
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisIreland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National Library of Ireland and was Chairman of the Manuscripts Commission. This book, which was first published in 1957 and now is in its sixth edition, is being reprinted for the fourth time and remains the definitive record of Irish surnames, their genealogy and their origins., Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families.
LC Classification NumberCS2415.M24 1985

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