Old Days Old Ways: An Illustrated Folk, History of Ireland (Irish Studies) [Paperback]

Olive Sharkey (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 171 pages
• Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr (Sd) (September 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815602189
• ISBN-13: 978-0815602187
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing and fascinating, March 16, 2001

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This review is from: Old Days Old Ways: An Illustrated Folk, History of Ireland (Irish Studies) (Paperback)

This is a wonderfully written commentary on many aspects of rural Irish life in the recent past - when my grandparents and great-grandparents lived like this. There are a multitude of good drawings, interesting to learn about and/or compare with American implements. It's easy to pick up again after a hiatus, or easy to read right through. The author draws on her own family's experiences and acquaintances to illumine her narrative. I'm so glad I stumbled on this little volume!