Irish WondersCeltic lore holds a wealth of colorful characters beyond the famed leprechaun. And this gathering of late 19th century traditional folk tales brings together the best of the Emerald Isle's fabled denizens. The Banshee, Satan's Cloven Hoof, The Henpecked Giant, and—of course—The Leprechaun, all weave their spellbinding magic in the classic tradition of Irish storytelling in the pages of enchanting treasury. Illustrated throughout with 65 beautiful pen-and-ink drawings. 240 pages. |
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Contents
The Seven Kings of Athenry | 1 |
Taming the Pooka | 17 |
Thf Sexton of Cashel | 36 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Irish Wonders |
| Authors | David Russell McAnally, D. R. McAnally, Jr. |
| Illustrated by | H. R. Heaton |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Gramercy Books, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0517123967, 9780517123966 |
| Length | 218 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Europe / Ireland |
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