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Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom

Contributors

Introduction by Morgan Llywelyn

By Mary Dowling Daley

By Pat Fairon

By Fergus Kelly

Formats and Prices

Price

$12.95

Price

$15.45 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $12.95 $15.45 CAD

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.

On Sale
Feb 17, 2010
Page Count
368 pages
ISBN-13
9781579128449