The Old Folks from Home: Or, A Holiday in Ireland in 1861

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Bell and Daldy, 1862 - Ireland - 256 pages
 

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Page 191 - A time there was, ere England's griefs began, When every rood of ground maintained its man; For him light labour spread her wholesome store, Just gave what life required, but gave no more: His best companions, innocence and health; And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.
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