Boycotting

Boycotting is not a political statement, and if it is used as so, then those who do it are wrong.

A Complex Shadow SVGL 2009

There is a great deal of gossip concerning the "Boycotting" of Mr. Bence Jones, and that of the most recent victim, The Macgillicuddy of the Reeks, whose family is well known to all present; but even the one engrossing subject wears itself out at last.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

"Boycotting" is advancing from the proportions of a mere local strike to those of an almost national combination against any person who has incurred the resentment of the popular party.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

It is needless to say that at sunrise there is no chance of meeting any watchers of the "Boycotting" brigade.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

The present condition of Mr.W. Bence Jones, of Lisselan, whom I called upon to-day, illustrates most vividly the advance made in the art of "Boycotting" since its invention.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

Moreover, the novelty of the thing is wearing off, and "Boycotting" is now only interesting when ingeniously evaded or boldly defied.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

Early attempts in any artistic direction are apt to be crude, and when "Boycotting" was first practised at Lough Mask it put on the guise of a general strike of the country side against an individual, but its effect was purely local.

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

It is not a fancy picture, but as genuine as that of Mr. Boycott himself; and there is no doubt that the taste for "Boycotting" is spreading rapidly, as my informant, who is heartily in favour of it, declares it is "clean within any law that could be made, let alone carried out."

Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker

The False Prophet will bring "Boycotting" to perfection, and employ it as a political power and a religious agency.

Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909

Those who owned land or had invested money in businesses suffered in the same way; their property remains, neither profitable or saleable, and they themselves are precluded by their nationality from living on it, the art of "Boycotting" not being peculiar to Ireland.

Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal Henry Rider Haggard 1890