The country is in an extraordinary ferment.

About William Hamilton Maxwell

William Hamilton Maxwellwas an Irish novelist.
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.

Billing and cooing to me is worse to witness an execution.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

Never were two people more opposite in sentiment than my companions.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

I am naturally taciturn, and became a silent and attentive listener.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

Irishmen are not reserved, and the company appeared dying to be intimately acquainted.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)

The country is in an extraordinary ferment.

Scots-Irish novelist (1792-1850)