History Of The Rise And Progress Of Belfast, And Annals Of The County Antrim From The Earliest Period Till The Present Time (1846)

""History of the Rise and Progress of Belfast, and Annals of the County Antrim: From the Earliest Period till the Present Time"" is a book written by James Adair Pilson in 1846. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Belfast and the County Antrim, from the earliest period until the mid-19th century. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the early settlements in the area, the growth of Belfast as a port and industrial center, the impact of the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the development of the linen industry, and the political and social changes that occurred over the centuries. The book also includes information on notable figures from the area, such as William of Orange, the Marquis of Donegal, and Wolfe Tone. Pilson's work is considered an important resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Northern Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.