The Little Book of Sandymount
Title | The Little Book of Sandymount PDF eBook |
Author | Kurt Kullmann |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 166 |
Release | 2016-12-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750981571 |
The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin's most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount's streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.
The Little Book of Sandymount
Title | The Little Book of Sandymount PDF eBook |
Author | Kurt Kullmann |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 127 |
Release | 2016-12-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750981571 |
The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin’s most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount’s streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.
The Little Book of Irish Boxing
Title | The Little Book of Irish Boxing PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Flynn |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 127 |
Release | 2015-09-07 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0750965843 |
A concise history of all the major figures in Irish boxing, from Dan Donnelly to Katy Taylor, this new book from highly experienced author Barry Flynn will be a must for fans of Irish boxing all over the world. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
The Little Book of Merrion and Booterstown
Title | The Little Book of Merrion and Booterstown PDF eBook |
Author | Hugh Oram |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 128 |
Release | 2018-08-06 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750989491 |
Merrion and Booterstown is a noted residential area on Dublin's south side, close to Dublin Bay. Its leafy streets cover a multitude of historical connections. A reliable reference book, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this important area.
The Little Book of Ballsbridge
Title | The Little Book of Ballsbridge PDF eBook |
Author | Hugh Oram |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 157 |
Release | 2014-10-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0750958294 |
The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge’s famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Dublin’s ‘embassy belt’.
From the Grand Canal to the Dodder
Title | From the Grand Canal to the Dodder PDF eBook |
Author | Beatrice Doran |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 364 |
Release | 2021-01-18 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750996404 |
The Dublin suburbs situated between the Grand Canal and the River Dodder consist of distinct neighbourhoods, each with their own character and style. It is an area that was, and continues to be, home to poets, writers, artists, politicians and academics, all of whom, in their own way, contributed to Irish life. Those featured include: Jack B. Yeats, artist; Mother Mary Aikenhead, Founder of the Religious Order; Brendan Behan, writer and dramatist; Mary Lady Heath, aviator and international athlete; Sophie Bryant, mathematician, educationist and suffragette; James Franklin Fuller, architect and Seamus Heaney, poet. In this book, Dr Beatrice M. Doran tells of the lives of some of the most fascinating people who once lived on the leafy roads and avenues of this interesting area of the city.
The Little Book of Ireland
Title | The Little Book of Ireland PDF eBook |
Author | C.M. Boylan |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 150 |
Release | 2013-10-01 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 0750952164 |
The Little Book of Ireland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of fascinating, frivolous and fantastic information which no one will want to be without. Full of details about the country, past and present, this volume covers such themes as wars and rebellions, food and drink, culture, transport, religion, law and of course its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of this ancient country. Despite being a relatively small island on the edge of the vast Atlantic there is always something new, charming, or even bizarre to discover about the Emerald Isle – and you will find much of it here.