Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom
Book Details
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN / ASIN
1579128440
ISBN-13
9781579128449
Availability
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Sales Rank
#644,475
Category
History
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
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Description
A delightful treasury of Irish culture, including toasts, quips, and history.
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. More than 200 full-color illustrations add enchantment to practically every page.
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. More than 200 full-color illustrations add enchantment to practically every page.
