A vindication of the ancient history of Ireland wherein is shown, I. The descent of the old inhabitants from the Phæno-Scythians of the East. II. The early skill of the Phæno-Scythians, in Navigation, Arts, and Letters. III. Several accounts of the ancient Irish bards, authenticated from parallel History, Sacred and Profane. &c. &c. &c. &c. The whole illustrated by notes and remarks ON Each Chapter. By Col. Charles Vallancey, L. L. D. Fellow of the Royal Society, and of the Societies of Antiquaries of London, Edinburgh, and Perth; Member of the Royal Irish Academy, and of the Phil. Soc. of Philadelphia, &c