Hurley, John W.

Irish Gangs and Stick-Fighting

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ISBN 13:
9781451529838
author:
Hurley, John W.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
Genre:
Sports
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.26

Description

Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting In The Works Of William Carleton is a collection of stories about Irish stick-fighters, written in the 19th century by William Carleton. The author, who was a stick-fighter himself, brings to life the Irish methods of self-defense used during this period. This volume presents the first publication of all Carleton's tales about stick-fighting, offering insights into the Irish fighting culture and the code of "Shillelagh Law" that guided Irish fighting men. The stories provide a unique glimpse into 19th-century Irish fighting culture, while the 300 endnotes offer detailed explanations of the Irish and Hiberno-English terms used by Carleton throughout the text. This collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Irish self-defense and the cultural traditions of the Irish fighting community. For readers interested in the history of Irish fighting culture and the code of "Shillelagh Law," this collection is a fascinating and informative read.

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