The Fate of M'Quillan, and O'Neill's Daughter; with other poems, songs, and notes /
by David Herbison. With a prefatory life of the Author [Signed D. W.].
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Belfast :
J. Mullan,
1841.
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| Notes: | The first published book of this weaver poet. Herbison (1800-1880), the "Bard of Dunclug", born Ballymena, Co. Antrim. He was blind from the age of three, regained sight in his left eye after four years; emigrated to Canada in 1827, was shipwrecked on the St. Lawrence, returned home to work as a weaver; was the local agent for a linen firm; a monument was erected to him in 1883. Physical description: viii, [9] - 180 pages + errata slip at end ; 15 cm. 12mo. Other title: Fate of McQuillan, and O'Neill's daughter ; with other poems, songs, and notes more |
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Fate of McQuillan, and O'Neill's Daughter; with other poems, songs, and notes ... With a prefatory life of the Author [Signed D. W.] |
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