Download or read book Irish American Funny Quotes written by Merrit Malloy and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John F. Kennedy, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jackie Gleason, Nolan Ryan, Flannery O'Connor--laugh at the words, wisdom, and witticisms of Irish-Americans from across the whole spectrum of society. 128 pages, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Download or read book How the Irish Saved Civilization written by Thomas Cahill and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift! Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.

Download or read book Irish Proverbs and Sayings written by Padraic O'Farrell and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of Irish wit and wisdom with this collection of quotes, proverbs and blessings from Padraic O'Farrell. Discover the timeless wisdom of great Irish men such as Shaw, Wilde, Synge and Swift, as well as the unspoiled gems of Irish folklore and legend. Perfect for those seeking a taste of Irish culture, this book is a must-have for anyone celebrating St Patrick's Day and beyond. * There's no point in keeping a dog if you are going to do your own barking. * The best way to get an Irishman to refuse to do something is by ordering it. * Initiative is praiseworthy when it succeeds, stupid when it fails. * Burning the candle at both ends will soon leave you without a light.“/p> * The smaller the cottage, the wider the door. * Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike. - Oscar Wilde

Download or read book Ireland written by Frank Delaney and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Dramatic, adventurous, heroic, romantic. . . these historical chronicles, legends, myths, tall tales and fables, featuring warriors, kings, monks, explorers and clever common folk, imaginatively tell the history of Ireland.” — Philadelphia Inquirer This New York Times bestselling epic is an unforgettable tour de force that marries the intimate, passionate texture of the Irish spirit with a historical scope that is sweeping and resplendent. Storyteller extraordinaire Frank Delaney takes his readers on a journey through the history of Ireland, stopping along the way to evoke the dramatic events and personalities so critical to shaping the Irish experience. In the winter of 1951, a storyteller, the last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. For three wonderful evenings, the old gentleman enthralls his assembled local audience with narratives of foolish kings, fabled saints, and Ireland's enduring accomplishments before moving on. But these nights change young Ronan forever, setting him on a years-long pursuit of the elusive, itinerant storyteller and the glorious tales that are no less than the saga of his tenacious and extraordinary isle.

Download or read book The Irish Quotation Book written by Mainchín Seoighe and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Oscar Wilde s Wit and Wisdom written by Oscar Wilde and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.

Download or read book The Irish Writers Quotation Book written by Andrew Russell and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New, pocket sized collection of Irish Writers' quotations.

Download or read book Irish Blessings written by Ashley Shannon and published by RP Minis. This book was released on 1999-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tribute to the Land of Welcomes captures the spirit of the Irish people in traditional blessings and classic verse. Featuring beautiful full-color photographs of the Emerald Isle, this inspiring keepsake is perfect for the beginning of a journey, a toast among mates, or any time you need a little luck o' the Irish!

Download or read book The Irish Republicans Quotation Book written by Andrew Russell and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of quotes from leading Irish Republicans.

Download or read book Book of Irish Quotations written by Sean McMahon and published by . This book was released on 1987-07-31 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Irish Musicians Quotation Book written by Andrew Russel and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of quotes from popular Irish musicians.

Download or read book A Book of Irish Quotations written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Massive Book Full of FECKIN IRISH SLANG that s Great Craic for Any Shower of Savages written by Colin Murphy and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deadliest ever dictionary of Irish slang! Can you tell your cute hoors from your chancers, or your gougers from your gurriers? Do you know a slapper, a snapper, a shaper or a sleeveen when you see one? No? Well, that's coola boola, because we've put together the most massive, mighty and manky collection of Irish slang in history, or at least in donkey's years. So stop acting the maggot and give it a lash! 'Side-splitting ... Irish Slang's the business!' The Sun

Download or read book The Irish Bridget written by Margaret Lynch-Brennan and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Bridget” was the Irish immigrant servant girl who worked in American homes from the second half of the nineteenth century into the early years of the twentieth. She is widely known as a pop culture cliché: the young girl who wreaked havoc in middle-class American homes. Now, in the first book-length treatment of the topic, Margaret Lynch-Brennan tells the real story of such Irish domestic servants, providing a richly detailed portrait of their lives and experiences. Drawing on personal correspondence and other primary sources, Lynch-Brennan gives voice to these young Irish women and celebrates their untold contribution to the ethnic history of the United States. In addition, recognizing the interest of scholars in contemporary domestic service, she devotes one chapter to comparing “Bridget’s” experience to that of other ethnic women over time in domestic service in America.

Download or read book Great Irish Quotations written by Sean McMahon and published by Appletree Press (IE). This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Irish Blessings and Proverbs written by J. B. Irish Books Ltd and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of Irish Blessings and Proverbs is a lovely collection of the many world famous Irish blessings and Irish proverbs. Over 100 pages of charm and wit! This book makes a great Irish gift! Examples: "May you have warm words on a cold evening", "My your pockets be heavy and your heart be light", "Thirst is the end of drinking and sorrow is the end of drunkenness", "A good laugh and a long sleep are two of the best cures"