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'The Story of an Irish Sept' |
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The author, whose full name was Nottidge Charles Macnamara, was a member of The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland from 1893. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and was surgeon major to the Indian army. He was vice-president of the Royal College of Surgeons from 1893-1896. He died in 1918. |
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His book was reviewed in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries in 1897. It contains photographs and drawings of the most important sites, castles and abbeys with which the MacNamaras were connected either as builders or as benefactors. |
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The opening page of the book gives some idea of its contents: - |
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Dr. Peter Harbison, the noted Irish archaeologist and antiquarian, has this to say about the book: "The
MacNamaras are one of the oldest and most respected families in the county of Clare, and their story reflects the ups and downs of Irish history. In this book, the author (who remains anonymous on the title page but signs himself
N. C. Macnamara of London in the preface), paints the picture of his family history against the background of Ireland's story, and shows how well-connected and far-flung the family has been down the centuries. As such it is a
valuable genealogical record, giving well-written and interesting details of the Septs development, particularly down to the seventeenth century, it also concentrates on the authors own line. For anyone bearing the noble name of
MacNamara in their family tree, this is a book, which would be a must if it were obtainable for love or money. But because it is not, Martin Breen's initiative in reprinting it should be widely supported, and it will hopefully
inspire members of the clan to delve further and publish details of their own particular branch of which there are many spread throughout the globe." Dr. Peter Harbison.
(not a MacNamara, but proudly associated with the family by marriage). |
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The book retails at euro40.00 (US$50.00) (AUS$70.00) (CND$65.00) plus P&P. |
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