
On This Day: Vol 2
Irish Histories from Drivetime on RTE Radio 1
Myles Dungan(Author)
New Island Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-84840-636-0 (ISBN)
Description
More fascinating, hilarious, and uncanny historical tales based on Myles Dungan's hugely popular Drivetime segment on RTE Radio One. The journey will take you through Ireland's historic influence at home and abroad: from the Irish architect of the White House to the Night of the Big Wind of 1839 (which just about levelled half the country). Find out how Wexford's Dollar Bay got its name (hint: it involves pirates) and how the Native American Choctaw Tribe came to the aid of the Irish during the famine. Uncover how a pair of ill-fitting boots may have made all the difference in the bloody Phoenix Park murders, and how the scientist Robert Boyle investigated the 'prolongation of life' and 'perpetual light'.
With illustrations by Annie West, On This Day - Volume 2 is a whirlwind ride through Ireland's colourful - and often astonishing - history.
With illustrations by Annie West, On This Day - Volume 2 is a whirlwind ride through Ireland's colourful - and often astonishing - history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84840-636-0 (9781848406360)
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09/2017
New Island Books
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Persons
Myles Dungan is a broadcaster and historian. He presents The History Show on RTE Radio 1 and his weekly 'On This Day' column for Drivetime is in its fourth year. He has also compiled and presented a number of award-winning historical documentaries. He is the author of numerous works on Irish and American history and holds a PhD from Trinity College, Dublin.