Sketches in Ireland. Descriptions of Interesting and Hitherto Unnoticed Districts, in the North and South of Ireland. Dublin: W. Curry, 1827. First Edition. Pp iv, vi, 411. Rebound in quarter calf, marbled boards. A very good copy. Handsomely bound. .

The first part of the book is entitled ‘Sketches in Donegal,’ the second part entitled ‘Sketches in the South of Ireland.’

Caesar Otway (1780 1842) was born at Castle Otway near Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland in 1780. He was an Irish author and clergyman who wanted to study and improve the condition of the poor.