I Never Knew That About the Irish

I Never Knew That About the Irish

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Publisher's Synopsis

In this charming book bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his attention to the Irish people, taking us on a enthralling journey around their homeland, discovering en route the intriguing and surprising ways the places and their history contribute to the Irish character. As he travels across the Emerald Isle, he unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that come together to make up the Irish people.

From County Leitrim, the most sparsely populated county in the Republic of Ireland to County Louth, Ireland's smallest county, discover the site of the first play performed in the Irish language, sail the longest navigable inland waterway in Europe and watch the horse racing at Ireland's first all-weather racecourse. Illustrated throughout with enchanting pen and ink drawings and packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, myths and legends,I Never Knew That About the Irishwill entertain the whole family for hours on end.

Book information

ISBN: 9780091926748
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Ebury Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 941.5
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 319
Weight: 440g
Height: 207mm
Width: 143mm
Spine width: 28mm