Rebecca Solnit

A Book of Migrations

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ISBN 13:: 9781844677085
author:: Rebecca Solnit
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Verso Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 13 x 2.3 cm
Genre:: History
Condition:: New
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Rebecca Solnit's A Book of Migrations is a thought-provoking exploration of Ireland's complex history and culture. Through her travels in this land of her maternal ancestors, Solnit examines the country's rich past, shaped by great human tides of invasion, colonization, emigration, nomadism and tourism. By drawing parallels with the history of the American West, Solnit carves a new route through Ireland's history, literature and landscape. This book offers a unique perspective on the country's development, revealing the intricate relationships between its people, place and past. With 208 pages of insightful prose, A Book of Migrations is a compelling read for anyone interested in travel, essays, history or European culture.

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