A Walk in Ireland: An Anthology of Walking Literature
by Michael Fewer
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Book Details Title: A Walk in Ireland: An Anthology of Walking Literature (Atrium Pr Item Condition:used item in a very good condition Author:Michael Fewer ISBN 10:0953535320 Publisher:Attic Press ISBN 13:9780953535323 Published On:2002-04-26 SKU:7719-9780953535323 Binding:Hardcover Language: English Edition:- List Price:- Description Laced with history, wildlife, antiquities, and politics, this book offers captivating insights into memorable locations, experiences, and moments during walking tours of Ireland. Through a selection of articles, excerpts, letters, and journal entries, we experience the beauty of high moors and mountains, see the conditions of the peasantry improve from poverty to wealth, mark the evolution of politics and society, and, most of all, enjoy the pleasures of exploring Ireland on foot. Here one will find Samuel Johnson's hilarious description of a walk that ended with a fall into the River Liffey, and Eric Newby's account of a pilgrimage ascent of Croagh Patrick. Here are tales by such authors as John Keats, Paul Theroux, and Colm Toibin about the antiquities of the countryside, drinking and singing, botany, the delights of mountain climbing, superstition and folklore, and the quality of inns. This anthology will take the reader on a colorful and eventful journey through time and the lovely and sometimes harsh Irish countryside. At AwesomeBooks we believe that good quality and speed of service is what pleases our customers and according to this we ha
- Publisher: Attic Press
- Year: 2002
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780953535323
- Condition: Very Good
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