The Little Book Of Youghal
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The Little Book Of Youghal
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Author : Kieran Groeger
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-12-08
The Little Book Of Youghal written by Kieran Groeger and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-08 with History categories.
Did you Know? St Mary's Collegiate Church claims to be the single oldest church in Ireland to have been in constant use over the centuries. The original roof, dating to c .1200, is still in situ. It was Thomas Harriott of Youghal who first brought potatoes and tobacco back from America. He took them to London, where Walter Raleigh introduced them to Queen Elizabeth I. In 1954, part of the Hollywood film Moby Dick was filmed in Youghal. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, The Little Book of Youghal takes the reader on a journey through this historic seaside resort and its vibrant past. Here you will find out about the town's changes though the ages, its people and industries. A reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this historic town.
The Little Book Of Cork Harbour
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Author : Kieran McCarthy
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2019-03-18
The Little Book Of Cork Harbour written by Kieran McCarthy and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-18 with History categories.
Cork Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. It is a historical wonder, surrounded by villages, forts, towers and churches, all of which combine to tell the colourful story of Ireland's largest county. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this book by author and historian Kieran McCarthy can be dipped into time and again to uncover new landmarks, people and stories from this stunning part of the world.
The Little Book Of Waterford
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Author : Dr Tom Hunt
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2017-03-01
The Little Book Of Waterford written by Dr Tom Hunt and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-01 with History categories.
The Little Book of Waterford is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Waterford. Here you will find out about Waterford's industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Waterford and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.
The Little Book Of Cork
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Author : Kieran McCarthy
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2015-09-07
The Little Book Of Cork written by Kieran McCarthy and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-07 with History categories.
Did You Know? Cork's Lord Mayors still annually perform the traditional 'Throwing the Dart' ceremony to signify their authority over the port and harbour. On the corner of the Grand Parade and Tuckey Street, embedded into the pavement, is a cannon that was reputedly used during the Siege of Cork. In November 1930 a world speed record was set by Joseph S. Wright when he rode his motorcycle at 150mph up the Carrigrohane Straight Road in Cork. The Little Book of Cork is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about Cork City. Here you will find out about Cork's buildings and businesses, its proud sporting heritage, its hidden corners and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through its bustling thoroughfares and down winding laneways, this book takes the reader on a journey through Cork and its vibrant past, recalling the people and events that shaped this great city. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cork.
Dead Funny The Little Book Of Irish Grave Humour
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Author : Allen Foster
language : en
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Release Date : 2010-11-05
Dead Funny The Little Book Of Irish Grave Humour written by Allen Foster and has been published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-05 with Humor categories.
Allen Foster lives in on a farm in Enfield, Co Meath. When not tending to his cattle or walking his beloved dogs he finds the time to be a freelance journalist and researcher. He is the author of eight other books, including Foster’s Irish Oddities, Foster’s Even Odder Irish Oddities and Around the World with Citizen Train: The Sensational Adventures of the Real Phileas Fogg.
The Little Book Of Sandymount
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Author : Kurt Kullmann
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2016-12-08
The Little Book Of Sandymount written by Kurt Kullmann and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-08 with History categories.
The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin’s most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount’s streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.
The Englishwoman S Review Of Social And Industrial Questions
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
The Englishwoman S Review Of Social And Industrial Questions written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Great Britain categories.
Rudyard Kipling For Children 7 Books In One Edition Illustrated Edition
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Author : Rudyard Kipling
language : en
Publisher: e-artnow
Release Date : 2017-11-15
Rudyard Kipling For Children 7 Books In One Edition Illustrated Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and has been published by e-artnow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-15 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"The Jungle Book" is a collection of stories and fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other four stories are probably Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants. "The Second Jungle Book" is a sequel which features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. "The Man Who Would Be King" is a novella about two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. The story was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak in Borneo. "Kim" is and adventure novel about the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore. "The Just So Stories" are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling's best known works. "The Light That Failed" "Captain Courageous" "Plain Tales from the Hills" Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature.
A Classified List Of Books Relating To British Municipal History
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Author : Charles Gross
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1891
A Classified List Of Books Relating To British Municipal History written by Charles Gross and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1891 with Great Britain categories.
The Complete Works Of Rudyard Kipling 5 Novels 440 Short Stories Complete Poetry Historical Works And Autobiographical Writings Illustrated
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Author : Rudyard Kipling
language : en
Publisher: e-artnow
Release Date : 2015-08-27
The Complete Works Of Rudyard Kipling 5 Novels 440 Short Stories Complete Poetry Historical Works And Autobiographical Writings Illustrated written by Rudyard Kipling and has been published by e-artnow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling: 5 Novels & 440+ Short Stories, Complete Poetry, Historical Works and Autobiographical Writings (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: Novels: The Light That Failed Captain Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks Kim The Naulahka: A Story of West and East Stalky and Co. Short Story Collections: The City of Dreadful Night Plain Tales from the Hills Soldier's Three (The Story of the Gadsbys) Soldier's Three - Part II The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories Under the Deodars Wee Willie Winkie Life's Handicap Many Inventions The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book The Day's Work Just So Stories Traffics and Discoveries Puck of Pook's Hill Actions and Reactions Abaft the Funnel Rewards and Fairies The Eyes of Asia A Diversity of Creatures Land and Sea Tales Debits and Credits Thy Servant a Dog Limits and Renewals Poetry Collections: Departmental Ditties Ballads and Barrack-Room Ballads The Seven Seas An Almanac of Twelve Sports The Five Nations Songs from Books The Years Between Other Poems Military Collections: A Fleet in Being France at War The New Army in Training Sea Warfare The War in the Mountains The Graves of the Fallen The Irish Guards in the Great War I & II Travel Collections: American Notes From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel: 1892 – 1913 Souvenirs of France Brazilian Sketches: 1927 How Shakespeare Came to Write the 'Tempest' Autobiographies: A Book of Words Something of Myself Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".