The Big Little Book of Irish Wit and Wisdom - Couverture rigide

Daley, Mary Dowling; Et Al

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0862816947 ISBN 13 : 9780862816940

Editeur : Appletree Press Ltd, 1998

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A delightful treasury of Irish culture, including toasts, quips, and history.

From prayers to proverbs, ancient customs to homespun advice, this charmingly illustrated compendium perfectly captures the spirit of the Emerald Isle.  Included among the pearls of wit and wisdom are a selection of the famous ninth-century triads, beguiling riddles of traditional Irish life, prayers and blessings for all occasions, timeless proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts, and a fascinating selection of the revered "Brehon" laws.  More than 200 full-color illustrations add enchantment to practically every page.

Biographie de l'auteur

Morgan LLywelyn has written dozens of best-selling books about Ireland, from its ancient Celtic roots to the present day.  Her critically acclaimed novels, both of history and of mythology, have been translated into many languages and have sold 40 million copies around the wrold.  She is an Irish citizen and lives in Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Appletree Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0862816947
• ISBN 13: 9780862816940
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 370
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible