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I Never Knew That About the Irish

  • Authors: Winn - Christopher Winn - Mai - Christopher and Osawa
  • ISBN 10: 0312661649
  • ISBN 13: 9780312661649
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Release: February 15, 2011
  • Format: Hardcover (336 pages)
  • List Price: $24.99
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    List Price: $24.99

    Tags: Reference, Fun Facts, Curiosities & Wonders,

    Book Description:
                Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a fascinating journey around Ireland, discovering the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that make up the Irish people. From their peccadilloes to their passions he uncovers entertaining stories and astonishing facts that will amuse and inform in equal measure.             Travel from coast to coast across Ireland and learn how every county contributes to the distinct Irish personality in its own unique and different ways. From County Leitrim, the most sparsely populated county in the Republic of Ireland to County Louth, Ireland’s smallest geographic 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. Listen to the memories and tales of ordinary folk from every walk of life and find out from them what it means to be Irish.This irresistible book, beguilingly illustrated with pen and ink drawings, gives a captivating insight into the heritage, memories and monuments that have shaped each county in Ireland.

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