Download or read book Irish Wit and Wisdom written by Joan Larson Kelly and published by Peter Pauper Press, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore, humor, proverbs, toasts -- and blarney!

Download or read book The Big Little Book of Irish Wit Wisdom written by Fergus Kelly and published by Black Dog & Leventhal Pub. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful look at Irish culture and experience and at the inimitable Irish way with words, this treasury includes triads dating from the ninth century, 28 riddles of traditional Irish life, 32 prayers and blessings for all occasions, 50 proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts and 50 early "Brehon" laws. A full-color illustration adds enchantment to each spread.

Download or read book The Big Little Book of Irish Wit Wisdom written by Fergus Kelly and published by Black Dog & Leventhal Pub. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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Download or read book Irish Wit and Wisdom written by Joan Larson Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little text is full of Irish folklore, humour, proverbs and sayings. It takes the reader through stories of Irish fairies, good and bad, offers a selection of Irish jokes, and finishes with well-known Irish limericks and toasts.

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Download or read book Irish Wit and Wisdom written by John Hickey and published by Publications International. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are only two kinds of people in the world: The Irish and those who wish they were." And this book makes the perfect gift for both. A delightful blend of blarney and blessings, folklore and facts come together to pay tribute to the glorious Emerald Isle. Shaped like a shamrock, this book also includes original illustrations that capture the charm of Ireland and its people.

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