The Blasket Islands are famous for their writers, lore and unique location off the south-west tip of Ireland. This guide is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the Great Blasket Island, learn its history and discover what has captivated visitors and residents in this special place. Written by acknowledged experts and illustrated throughout in colour.
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'To read the book is like having one of the authors walk alongside you ... The Blasket Islands have a special place in the Irish psyche. Now we have the perfect book to take on the trip ... A guidebook which is genuinely small enough to fit into your pock -- Books Ireland 'handy pocket guide ... rather than swot up on the history and culture of the islands in heavy tomes in advance, visitors can simply stick a copy of The Blasket Island Guide in their pocket and let it answer questions as they wander the island ... bright -- Kerryman North Edition 'provides a good grounding on how to explore the island and its wild inhabitants ... pocket-friendly' -- Kerry's Eye 'an absolutely fabulous read ... a beautifully well put-together publication ... a must-have for anybody who's thinking of visiting the Great Blasket Island ... On every page there's a photo with an indication of what you should be looking at and where yo -- Destination Kerry on Radio Kerry 'by two great enthusiasts for the islands, one of them the only current part-time resident ... will interest all readers of the "Blasket library", and help those visiting in future summers to enjoy the past and recover a little of that life was like there -- The Irish Catholic 'Don't board the ferry at Dunquin without it ... Its photographs are magnificent ... a quick history of the island, a nature guide and a walking guide.' -- Irish Examiner 'this volume teems with information and photos ... Redican and Stagles combine to provide an invaluable guide for both the armchair traveller and the daytripper.' -- RTE Guide 'splendid ... a real inspiration' -- Books Ireland 'this is a book that makes one want to drive, urgently, down to the far end of the Dingle peninsula and take the next boat to the Blaskets' -- Books Ireland 'manages to pack in just about everything you'd want to know about the island' -- Books Ireland 'splendid ... very compact .. extremely well written' -- Books Ireland
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Illustrationen
5 Maps; 59 Halftones, color
Maße
Höhe: 177 mm
Breite: 110 mm
Dicke: 9 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-84717-216-7 (9781847172167)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Ray Stagles was born and brought up in Leyton, east London. He studied at University College London, evacuated to Aberystwyth, and there met his future wife, Joan. They both took Honours degrees in English in 1942. He served as a radar mechanic in the Fleet Air Arm until 1946. After the war he taught in schools in Essex, then became a Head Teacher, first, in 1957, in Shropshire, then, from 1964, in Berkshire.
In 1966 he and Joan first visited the Great Blasket Island, which from then on became their joint passion. His interests included hill walking, books, jazz, classical music, theatre, cryptic crosswords and scrabble. Ray died in 2016.
Sue Redican was born in Cwmbran, South Wales, and studied art in Goldsmiths College, London before moving to Dun Chaoin in 1981. From her first day trip to the Great Blasket Island the peace and tranquility there have made a profound impression on her. She has developed a keen interest in all aspects of island life. She happily spends 6 months of the year,from April through October, living in the island and this has given her a great understanding of the hardship the islanders endured in the centuries in which it was inhabited. As a wildlife enthusiast she appreciates the richness of the flora and fauna and keeps careful notes of everything she observes.
The simplicity of the Island provides the perfect setting for her weaving, spinning and plant-dyeing craft.
