A Month in Mayo. Comprising Characteristic Sketches (Sporting and Social) of Irish Life. London: Robert Hardwicke, 1876. First Edition. Pp vii, 175, 8]. Publisher’s green cloth boards, covers ruled in black, gilt emblem to centre of upper board. Light shelf-wear to cloth, neat ownership name to title, contents pages in fine bright condition.

Presentation copy, Inscribed by the Author on the front free endpaper.

A detailed commentary on the sporting and natural history of County Mayo, with reference to the habits and customs of locals.

Written by George Rooper, a British sportsman and author, it includes chapters on grouse shooting, fishing, the Irish bull, sea-fishing, fox and otter hunting, seal shooting, and the eagle’s nest, as well as walks and horse riding across the countryside.