Blasket Islands
| Author | : Joan Stagles |
| Publisher | : The O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2019-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781788491143 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1788491149 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Download or read book Blasket Islands written by Joan Stagles and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blasket Islands are famous for their writers, lore and unique location off the south-west tip of Ireland. This book 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. A beautifully illustrated and compelling history of the life, traditions and customs of an isolated community that has now disappeared. The book traces the fate of the Blasket people and the slow erosion of their culture to that sad day in 1952 when the families were evacuated from the Great Blasket Island.
