Story Map of Ireland

This delightfully detailed pictorial map of Ireland was part of a series of "story maps" produced by Colortext Publications in the 1930s and 1940s. It features historical facts about major battles, discoveries, and cultural events; basic geographic details, including bodies of water, counties, and towns; and intricate borders and title decorations adapted from illuminated manuscripts. Captions labelling landmarks such as lighthouses, castles, and universities intermingle with bits of whimsy such as a leprechaun and a limerick, making this a captivating 500-piece puzzle.