BARRINGTON'S SKETCHES.
Personal Sketches of his own Time, by Sir Jonah Barrington, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty in Ireland, with Illustrations by Darley. Third Edition, 12mo, cloth, $1.25.
“A more entertaining book than this is not often thrown in our way. His sketches of character are inimitable; and many of the prominent men of his time are hit off in the most striking and graceful outline.”—Albany Argus.
“He was a very shrewd observer and eccentric writer, and his narrative of his own life, and sketches of society in Ireland during his times, are exceedingly humorous and interesting.”—N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
“It is one of those works which are conceived and written in so hearty a view, and brings before the reader so many palpable and amusing characters, that the entertainment and information are equally balanced.”—Boston Transcript.
“This is one of the most entertaining books of the season.”—N. Y. Recorder.
“It portrays in life-like colors the characters and daily habits of nearly all the English and Irish celebrities of that period.”—N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.
