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John Buntin: IMG Notes from the (Bibliographic) Underground

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St. Patrick's Secrets: 101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland

by Helen Walsh Folsom

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ISBN13: 9780781808989
ISBN10: 0781808987
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Well now, have you heard about how the Irish fought for Alexander the Great? Or did you know that at one time the Irish were forbidden to wear trousers? Perhaps you don't know why the Irish revere John Paul Jones or how Jack the Ripper influenced Irish "Invincibles." St. Patrick's Secrets answers these and many more questions with 101 curious, ironic, and even outrageous bits of obscure history and lore that will surprise and quicken your Irish blood, whether it's a pint or only a drop! Illustrations throughout.
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9780781808989
Subtitle:
101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland
Author:
Lyons, Fergus
Author:
Lyons, Fergus
Publisher:
Hippocrene Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Italy
Subject:
History
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Ireland
Subject:
Europe - Italy
Subject:
Ireland History.
Series Volume:
no. 300
Publication Date:
October 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
150
Dimensions:
8.46x5.50x.50 in. .59 lbs.
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