Download or read book The Wolfhound Guide to the Shamrock written by Bob Curran and published by Wolfhound Press (IE). This book was released on 1999 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other plant is intertwined with both the history and folklore of Ireland as the shamrock. In this fascinating book, author Bob Curran explores the traditions of the shamrock, from its pre-Christian beginnings through its pivotal role in the story of Ireland's patron saint. Patrick, to its association with Irish politics.
Download or read book The Irish Wolfhound Guide written by Alfred W. DeQuoy and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Irish Wolfhound guide written by Alfred De Quoy and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oxford History of the Irish Book Volume V written by Clare Hutton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 775 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a series providing an authoritative history of the book in Ireland, this volume comprehensively outlines the history of 20th-century Irish book culture. This book embraces all the written and printed traditions and heritages of Ireland and places them in the global context of a worldwide interest in book histories.
Download or read book A Bewitched Land written by Dr. Robert Curran and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2012-10-04 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witch trials in the European or American sense were not common in Ireland although they did occur. In this book the stories of four remarkable court cases that took place from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century are told; other chapters chronicle the extraordinary lives of individuals deemed to be practitioners of the black arts – hedge witches, sorcerers and sinister characters. The book gives a unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that held sway for many centuries throughout the land.
Download or read book Ireland of the Welcomes written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Haunted Land written by Dr. Robert Curran and published by The O'Brien Press. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spirits of the dead return in many shapes and in many locations in Ireland. There are the wraith-like ghosts and the full-bodied type, the dangerous and damaging, the threatening and the merely frightening. There are notorious buildings where down through the centuries spectres have been seen or heard, some, such as Leap Castle, where psychics have been overwhelmed by the intensity of the atmosphere. There are families pursued by spirits who warn them of impending death or seem to be trying to get back at them for some long-forgotten wrongdoing. Here are stories and details of the amazing variety of hauntings to be experienced throughout the country.
Download or read book The Wolfhound Guide to the Irish Wolfhound written by Muriel Monsell Bremner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wolfhound Guide to the Irish Wolfhound written by Muriel Monsell Bremner and published by Wolfhound Press (IE). This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to the Irish Wolfhound - the Gentle Giant - and the dog's close identity with Ireland's history. Amongst the legends and the songs of ancient Ireland are the tales of this animal, also known as The Great Hound of Ireland, The Irish Greyhound, the Cu, Mil-chu, the Irish Wolf Dog, and Canes Graii Hibernici.
Download or read book The Home of the Shamrock A Practical Guide for Travellers With Illustrations written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explore Vampires written by Bob Curran and published by Ridinghouse. This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By combining folklore and history, this bookshows how the origins of vampires are far older than recent literary and cinematic trends suggest.
Download or read book The Irish Wolfhound Guide written by Glenna de Quoy Castillo and published by . This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irish Wild Plants written by Niall Mac Coitir and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Ireland it was believed there were 365 parts to the body, and a different plant existed to cure the ailments of each part. So it is no surprise to find there are many myths and legends and much folklore associated with the most important wild plants and flowers in Ireland. This book explores the history of herbs in Ireland, traditional herbal medicine, and different aspects of plant folklore. Included are their roles in magical protection, their use in charms and spells, plants as emblems in children's games, in Irish place names and in early Irish poetry. This book is beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned watercolors by Grania Langrishe.
Download or read book Schroeder s Antiques Price Guide written by Bob Huxford and published by . This book was released on 1990-08 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists current prices for pottery, tools, figurines, books, glassware, toys, quilts, miniatures, and movie memorabilia.
Download or read book The Truth about the Leprechaun written by Bob Curran and published by Wolfhound Press (IE). This book was released on 2000 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the origins of this hero of Irish lore -- fallen angel, diminished god or son of other fairies -- to his habits, occupations and characteristics, The Truth about the Leprechaun offers enlightenment on little-known aspects of the wider fairy world, as well as turning the spotlight on the real Leprechaun -- elusive, complex and contradictory.
Download or read book Timeless Wisdom written by Aidan P. Moran and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can we learn from the folk wisdom of our ancestors? For centuries, Irish proverbs or seanfhocail have provided memorable insights into everyday experiences such as love, marriage, happiness and death. In doing so, they give us a unique insight into human nature as well as an understanding of the lives and outlook of our forebears. But is such "timeless wisdom" still relevant in the modern world - or merely the dying echo of a bygone era? In this fascinating book, Aidan Moran and Michael O'Connell reflect on this question and provide a systematic exploration of the psychology of Irish proverbs. In particular, the authors examine a wealth of Irish wisdom about food, drink, weather, money, markets, land, health, happiness, love, marriage and death - all the essentials of life! Thoroughly researched and written in a lively, accessible style, the book is enriched by a selection of beautiful photographs. Often provocative, sometimes witty but never dull, these proverbs will encourage you to slow down and look at the world in a different way.This book is an essential purchase for students of Irish society, people who share a love of folklore, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the meaning and significance of Irish proverbs.
Download or read book Werewolves written by Bob Curran and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us are familiar with the idea of a werewolf—that someone can change, either deliberately or unwillingly, into a ravenous creature—but is there some justification for such a belief? And if so, how is it achieved—through magical potions or ointments or simply by the light of the full moon? Or is the whole thing simply a form of delusion, the product of a disturbed mind? In Werewolves, author Dr. Bob Curran examines the deep psychological perceptions about the linkage of man with the natural, bestial world. Do the roots of such a belief lie in the supernatural world, or are there other explanations? How has the discovery of feral children, living in the wild, shaped our ideas of human-beasts? And what is the future of such beliefs? The book considers genetically-based speculations regarding the possible fusion of human and animal genes in order to alleviate some human diseases and suffering. Is the idea of man into beast really so far fetched? Werewolves is an essential reference book which looks, in depth, at a fascinating subject. One word of warning though: it must never be read under the baleful rays of a full moon. You have been warned!
