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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

Paperback. The Isle of Sheppey, just 9 miles long and 4 miles wide, is situated in the Thames Estuary at the mouth of the Medway. It is a mysterious and ancient place, separated from the mainland by an arm of the sea known as The Swale. Sheppey falls into two regions - the northern half and the southern part. The island itself has a long and complex history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950466
ISBN
9780750950466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
O'Brien Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780862789954
ISBN
9780862789954
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.30

Paperback. Clean copy. Fine in dust jacket. DJ has minor wear to edges and some discolouring but remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Town House
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KOG0007020
ISBN
9780946172122
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Good copy in good dustwrappers. DW has light nicks and tears, remains a good copy
Publication date
1987
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Hardback
Publisher
John Coughlan Publishing
SKU
KCW0016785
ISBN
9781870961004
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 32 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 240 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pitkin
Condition
New
SKU
9781841653709
ISBN
9781841653709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.84

Paperback. Collection of over 200 archive pictures highlighting the developments that have taken place in the Shropshire market town of Bridgnorth during the last century. Every aspect of life in Bridgnorth is explored, from schools, churches and shops to sporting achievements, ceremonies and events. Series: Images of England. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752436371
ISBN
9780752436371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.91

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449487
ISBN
9780752449487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.91

Paperback. DUBLIN Harold's Cross got its name from a cross which marked the boundary of the lands owned by the Archbishop of Dublin, and the lands of the Harold clan in the 1500s. This title captures its rich and varied history in photographs. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 310. 127pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd Gloucestershire
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
9781845887025
ISBN
9781845887025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 6.23

Paperback. Discover the burial place of the mythical hunter-warrior Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the sites where holy saints once encountered devils, ghosts, fairies and changelings. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
9781845887599
ISBN
9781845887599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 6.12

Paperback. DUBLIN Num Pages: 224 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781845888787
ISBN
9781845888787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 6.23

Hardback. ANTRIM Num Pages: 144 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781845888916
ISBN
9781845888916
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 6.23

Hardback. WATERFORD The Little Book of Waterford Num Pages: 144 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781845889067
ISBN
9781845889067
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 6.23

Hardcover. WATERFORD. 803pp. Revised, edited and updated by Rev. Iain Knox. Keywords: Irish dioceses, religion, biography, Waterford, Wexford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Ulster Historical Foundation Belfast
Condition
New
SKU
9781903688762
ISBN
9781903688762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.95

Paperback. Very good copy in good dustwrappers. DW has light shelf wear. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Irish Academic Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0019317
ISBN
9780716524601
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 29.00

Paperback. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0019325
ISBN
9781846822704
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 22.00

Paperback. 2005 special edition in slipcase. Very good copy in original cloth covers. Title in gilt to spine and covers. Light shelf wear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Publisher
Dept.of Foreign Affairs
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0019327
ISBN
9780906404027
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Paperback. 192 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WQH. Dimension: 209 x 136 x 16. Weight: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
DB Publishing
Edition
First paperback edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859837832
ISBN
9781859837832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history. Featuring a visitor's guide to the battlefield today, this edition contains new views of the battlefield and gives information on the best-known figures of British heritage. Series: Osprey Military Campaign S. Num Pages: 99 pages, colour and b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESX; JWLF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 183 x 6. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
99
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841761336
ISBN
9781841761336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.75

Paperback. Bloody British history Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752462899
ISBN
9780752462899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

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