Local History
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Local History
Hardcover. Jack Sheehan was one of eleven children born into an impoverished farming family on the Sheep's Head peninsula in southwest Ireland. Growing up in hungry times, he stayed on the farm all his eighty-three years. This book is illustrated with maps and photographs of early documents relating to his farm's history. Illustrator(s): Watson, Ciaran; Gralton, Danny. Num Pages: 244 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BG; TV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 936 228pp. Purportedly a book about farming and the title would suggest, sheep farming on some isolated farm somewhere in the backs of beyond, (somewhere near San José) this book is a Pandora's box of reading and visual pleasure. It is the story of one Jack Sheehan who lived from 1920 to 2003 on the West Cork peninsula of Sheep's Head, and was a farmer, an archeaologist, a local historian, a naturalist, and, I would imagine, wonderful company. Written by Sean Sheehan his nephew, and illustrated with the superb photographs of Danny Gralton and Ciaran Watson, every single page is full of delight. The book is somewhat akin to a package of peanuts in that once opened you simply cannot put it down and even as these words are being penned, it has been opened several times filled with stories of local history, the seasons of the year, the place names, the ancient monuments, the books read during a life time and, oh aye, farming. It is a social history of twentieth century rural Ireland and an intimate portrait of personal contentment in a world gone mad. For readers today, it is an oasis of common sense
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Atrium Cork
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780955226113
- ISBN
- 9780955226113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.00€ 35.20
€ 39.00
€ 35.20
Sheet map, folded. Series: Birmingham Historic Maps Collection. Num Pages: 1 pages, 16 views of early Georgian and Victorian Buildings by Underwood. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; HBTP1; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 227 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Mapseeker Archive Publishing
- Number of pages
- 1
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844918133
- ISBN
- 9781844918133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.90
€ 26.99
€ 23.90
Hardcover. Series: Halsgrove Discover Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, profusely illustrated in colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 238 x 18. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Publisher
- Halsgrove
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857042576
- ISBN
- 9780857042576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.55
€ 23.99
€ 20.55
Hardback. Rare. 15pp. In original wrappers. Wrappers sunned to spine and showing light age and shelfwear. Clean and clear text, a very good copy. Keywords: Kilkenny, Jerpoint Abbey
- Publication date
- 1939
- Publisher
- Stationery Office Dublin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- KSG0027993
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 32.00
€ 32.00
Paperback. From the momentous to the outlandish, this title is packed full of fun facts about everything to do with Jersey. Much more than a tourist guide, residents too will discover things they never knew about the island. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 110 x 10. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752471501
- ISBN
- 9780752471501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.37
€ 9.37
paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780750965880
- ISBN
- 9780750965880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.02
€ 15.99
€ 13.02
Article in the 'Journal of the Butler Society, Volume 2, Number 3, 1984. Keywords: Genealogy, Periodical, Church in Ireland, 16th Century. 11pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- The Butler Society
- Publication date
- 1984
- SKU
- KON0823438
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Sheet map, folded.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Mapseeker Archive Publishing
- Number of pages
- 1
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844918126
- ISBN
- 9781844918126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.82
€ 26.99
€ 23.82
Paperback. 86pp
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Royal Irish Academy Dublin
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781904890690
- ISBN
- 9781904890690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. This fascinating journey through the thriving town of Whitby and its environs explores the area's rich past and present. Num Pages: 96 pages, 140. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445646374
- ISBN
- 9781445646374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.08
€ 27.08
Paperback. And a city struggles through racial convulsions, remembered by those such as John Steadman and Father Constantine Sitaris. Num Pages: 368 pages, 25, 25 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; HBTB; JFSL1; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421418452
- ISBN
- 9781421418452
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.57
€ 35.99
€ 30.57
Paperback. The Jowett Motor Manufacturing Company was founded in Bradford in 1901 by Benjamin, Ruth and William Jowett. Their first product was a V-twin engine which proved to be successful in various cars. In 1906 a prototype car was built using a new design of engine. The first of a long line of Jowetts was born. Series: Archive Photographs: Images of Motoring. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 3JJ; TRC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752417233
- ISBN
- 9780752417233
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.82
€ 24.99
€ 21.82
Hardcover. Novelist Todd Babiak commemorates Edmonton Public Library's centenary with a bustling narrative and rich history. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; 3JJ; 3JM; GLMB; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888647290
- ISBN
- 9780888647290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 37.26
€ 51.99
€ 37.26
Paperback. A guided tour of the historic town of Kendal, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries. Series: History Tour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445656090
- ISBN
- 9781445656090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.35
€ 17.35
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Froglets Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781872337821
- ISBN
- 9781872337821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.08
€ 22.08
Paperback. A fascinating insight into Kent's long and distinguished military defence heritage. Num Pages: 96 pages, 75. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; HBW; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445655185
- ISBN
- 9781445655185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.31
€ 25.99
€ 21.31
Paperback. Contains the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in Kent's history. This title examines some of the historic crimes that shocked not only the county but Britain as a whole. It features such cases as the doctor who was poisoned with morphine in Faversham; and the couple who were brutally battered to death in their beds in Chislehurst. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 174 x 10. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750948111
- ISBN
- 9780750948111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.70
€ 19.99
€ 18.70
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752481463
- ISBN
- 9780752481463
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.77
€ 13.99
€ 11.77
Paperback. Kerry & the Royal Munster Fusiliers Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 124 x 11. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845889753
- ISBN
- 9781845889753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Kidsgrove has changed and developed over the last century. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445654263
- ISBN
- 9781445654263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.89
€ 21.99
€ 16.89