This book is a vivid picture of an Irish navvy's life in the England of the 1950s. Workless days, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intense isolation and occasional bitterness were all part of the picture. Originally published in Irish to wide acclaim, this translation was first published in 1964."
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Donall MacAmhlaigh from Galway moved with his family to Kilkenny when aged fourteen. Later he returned, joined the army and left in 1951 after three years at Renmore Army Barracks, Galway, and emigrated to England. He died in 1989.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003425334
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. DIrish construction workers in post-war Britain are celebrated in song and story. Donall MacAmhlaigh kept a diary as he worked the sites, danced in the Irish halls, drank in Irish pubs and lived the life of the roving Irish navvy. Work was hard, dirty and dangerous, followed by pints in the Admiral Rodney, the Shamrock, the Cattle Market Tavern and others. Living conditions were basic at best. This vivid picture of an Irish navvy's life in England in the 1950s mirrors that of an entire generation who left Ireland without education or hope. Days without food or work, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intense isolation and bitter reflection were all part of the experience. Also available: Hard Road to Klondike. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003222202
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9781903464366. N° de réf. du vendeur 4931930
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Vendeur : Dufour Editions Inc., Wyomissing, PA, Etats-Unis
Trade Paperback. Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 680196
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Vendeur : Collectible Books Ireland, Portarlington, OFFAL, Irlande
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. This is the 2004 Reprint in very good condition. Light edge wear. Edge of page block starting to fox. Internally clean bright and tight. No pen marks or inscriptions. Not ex-lib. Please examine all seller photos. N° de réf. du vendeur 000652
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Vendeur : Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Royaume-Uni
Trade Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Thus. This copy is in fine, unread condition, bright, white, tight and square, in illustrated card covers as issued. Originally published in 1964, this is Donall MacAmhlaigh's own story as a navvy or unskilled workman in post World War II England. Here is backbreaking, blister-making work, followed by pints of the black stuff in the Admiral Rodney and many other pubs. Workless and foodless days, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intense isolation and occasional bitterness-this is an honest account of how the average Irish labourer worked and lived in and contributed to the country of the ancient enemy. Celebrated in song as 'McAlpine's Fusiliers' This is the story of the thousands of unskilled labourors who left Ireland without hope or education, Days without food or work, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intensive isolation and bitter reflection, were all part of the experience. Ref SS3. N° de réf. du vendeur 015399
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