English Hearths and Irish Homes is a collection of essays and sketches written by an anonymous author and published by W. Kent and Company in 1868. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the author's experiences in England, while the second part centers on Ireland.The author's writing style is descriptive and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the people and places they encounter. They write about everything from the bustling streets of London to the quiet countryside of Ireland, offering insights into the daily lives of the people they meet along the way.The first part of the book, English Hearths, includes essays on topics such as the London docks, the Crystal Palace, and the Great Exhibition of 1851. The author also writes about their experiences visiting various English towns and villages, including Bath, Brighton, and Oxford.The second part of the book, Irish Homes, focuses on the author's experiences in Ireland, where they spent time traveling through the countryside and meeting with local people. The author writes about the beauty of the Irish landscape, the traditions of the people, and the challenges they face in their daily lives.Throughout the book, the author's love of literature and storytelling is evident, as they weave tales of Irish legends and folklore into their descriptions of the people and places they encounter. The book is a charming and insightful look at life in England and Ireland in the mid-19th century, and is sure to delight readers with an interest in history and travel writing.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.