SomervilleLarge, Peter
Irish Eccentrics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780946640676
- author:
- SomervilleLarge, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Lilliput Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.4 centimetres (0.36 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Reference, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ireland's history has been shaped by a cast of colourful characters - country-house eccentrics, saints, scholars, and individuals with unconventional lifestyles. This collection of biographical sketches offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these intriguing figures. From those who defied convention to those who made a lasting impact on Irish society, these stories are both informative and engaging. With their unique blend of fact and fascination, they make for enjoyable reading. Peter Somerville-Large's work provides an insight into the complexities of Ireland's past, revealing the diversity and individuality that has always defined its people.
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