Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, Leighton, John, 1822-1912, Martin, William, 1801-1867 · London : Darton and Co · leaf 17
lightful retreat. The outlineis still good, and nothing is wanting but a little more woodto render it an attractive spot in modern days. A 4 STORY OF AN ANCHORITE. The town is said to have been, anciently, a University ofLiterature, and the name signifies in the Irish tongue, theTown of Books : and… … a famous anchorite, of whom Sir Henry Piers—who wrote anamusing description of the county of Westmeath—gives thefollowing account:— This religious person, in his extremity, maketh a vow STORY OF AN ANCHORITE. 6 never to go out of his doors all his life-time, and accordinglyhere he remains pent up…
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