The Little Big Book of Ireland

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The Little Big Book of Ireland

The Little Big Book of Ireland is a delightful treasury of text and art to indulge all lovers of Ireland. From Ireland's highly literate lineage to its storytelling traditions, from its intriguing history to its fantastical myths and folk tales passed down for thousands of years, from delectable Irish recipes to its inspirational cultural traditions, Irish and non-Irish alike will immerse themsleves in the spirited offerings of Ireland in this beautifully illustrated book.

The Little Big Book of Ireland includes:

LITERARY EXCERPTS from such writers as James Joyce, Frank McCourt, Samuel Beckett, and Edna O'Brien.

POETRY by William Butler Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Patrick Kavanagh, Michael Longley, J. M. Synge, and others.

FACTS & FANCY to inform and delight from A Wee Bit o' History and Emerald Isle Gems to Irish natural wonders and Irish toasts and blessings.

SONGS include classics such as "A Bunch of Wild Thyme," "Danny Boy," "An Irish Lullaby," and "Wearing of the Green."

RECIPES for traditional favorites including Irish potato griddle cakes, corned beef and parsnip, steak and Guinness pie, and Irish soda bread.

MYTHS & FOLK TALES about such ancient figures as Deirdre and Naoise, Finn Mac Cumhal, banshees, leprechauns, and fairies.

More than 150 full-color illustrations.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781599620213
ISBN	1599620219
Label	Welcome Books
Manufacturer	Welcome Books
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	352
PublicationDate	2007-01-23
Publisher	Welcome Books
ReleaseDate	2007-01-23
Studio	Welcome Books

The Little Big Book of Ireland

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