This modern classic on its subject first appeared in 1957 and was last printed in 1989. It relates the history of folk belief and customs in Ireland, explaining their origins, diversity and expression through cultural behaviour and locally made tools, and is bedded in research, personal observation and rare insight into the continuing convergence of past and present visible in the Irish countryside. Forest to Farmland, Bally and Booley, The Thatched House, Hearth and Home, Furniture and Fittings, Kilns and Clochauns, Plough ...
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This modern classic on its subject first appeared in 1957 and was last printed in 1989. It relates the history of folk belief and customs in Ireland, explaining their origins, diversity and expression through cultural behaviour and locally made tools, and is bedded in research, personal observation and rare insight into the continuing convergence of past and present visible in the Irish countryside. Forest to Farmland, Bally and Booley, The Thatched House, Hearth and Home, Furniture and Fittings, Kilns and Clochauns, Plough and Spade, Harvest, Turn and Slane, Boats and Fishing, Fairs and Gatherings, Weddings and Wakes, Old Pisogues, are just some of the subjects encompassed in this richly detailed, compellingly written work, illustrated by over a hundred of the author's own photographs and line-drawings. This new edition carries a foreword by the poet Michael Longley.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Unspecified. Celtic, Irish. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Unspecified. Celtic, Irish. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Unspecified. Celtic, Irish. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Unspecified. Celtic, Irish. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from US! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Unspecified. Celtic, Irish.
