Holdings: The game of cards.

The game of cards.

The game of cards.

Bibliographic Details
Summary:	Ballad sheet using the metaphor of card playing to express political occurances in Ireland, America and France with references to 'Napoleon of France', Daniel O'Connell, "John Bull", [John] D'Esterre, 'old Pitt', 'Castlereagh', 'old Granua.'. Woodcut illustration at head of sheet of a man (possibly Daniel O'Connell?). Places in Ireland that are mentioned include Longford, Westmeath, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Tara, Clare and Tipperary. Opening lines: 'You true sons of Erin draw near me, / The truth unto you I'll declare, / Our brave Irish sons are preparing, / Our Church to defend without fear.'
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published / Created:	[S.l. : s.n., n.d., circa 1830-1832].
Subjects:	O'Connell, Daniel, > 1775-1847 Napoleon > I, > Emperor of the French, > 1769-1821 Pitt, William, > 1759-1806 Pitt, William, > 1759-1806 > Poetry Pitt, William, > 1759-1806 > Public opinion Pitt, William, > 1759-1806 > Songs and music. Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, > Viscount, > 1769-1822 D'Esterre, John Norcot > d. 1815 John Bull (Symbolic character) Ireland > History > 19th century Ireland > Social conditions > 19th century Ireland > Politics and government > Songs and music Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798 Ireland > History > Rebellion of 1798 > Songs and music. Ireland > Politics and government > 19th century > Songs and music. Ireland > Politics and government > 19th century
Notes:	This item is held in the Department of Ephemera. Physical description: 1 sheet : ill. ; 30 x 9 cm. more

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Call Number	View In	Collection
EPH C342	Collection unavailable Access Note	Ephemera

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