Land of My Cradle Days: Recollections From a Country Childhood
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Land of My Cradle Days (1991)
EN PB USISBN: 9780862782290 bzw. 0862782295, in Englisch, 160 Seiten, O'Brien Pr, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Usually ships in 1-2 business days, Real shipping costs can differ.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldreaders.
A gifted storyteller with a vivid memory, Martin Morrissey grew up in west Clare during the Second World War. After years in America, he returned to his native country. Here he gives us a sparkling and moving account of his boyhood days on a simple farm in rural Ireland, following in his beloved father's footsteps, observing the people and 'helping out' in a way that only small boys can do! These were the final years of the 'age of conversation' before the arrival of electricity, when people provided their own entertainment. This book has a classic timeless quality; humour, hard work, neighbourliness, and natural old fashioned farming combine to create a wholeness - a complete community It recalls an era of homely good humour, of amusing 'characters' full of eccentricities, and of a warm and affectionate relationship with farm animals, especially the loyal workhorse. Morrissey gives us superb descriptions of the Wren Dance, killing and sharing the pig, haymaking, seaweed gathering and his hilarious First Confession. Paperback, Label: O'Brien Pr, O'Brien Pr, Product group: Book, Published: 1991-06-01, Studio: O'Brien Pr, Sales rank: 6975681.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldreaders.
A gifted storyteller with a vivid memory, Martin Morrissey grew up in west Clare during the Second World War. After years in America, he returned to his native country. Here he gives us a sparkling and moving account of his boyhood days on a simple farm in rural Ireland, following in his beloved father's footsteps, observing the people and 'helping out' in a way that only small boys can do! These were the final years of the 'age of conversation' before the arrival of electricity, when people provided their own entertainment. This book has a classic timeless quality; humour, hard work, neighbourliness, and natural old fashioned farming combine to create a wholeness - a complete community It recalls an era of homely good humour, of amusing 'characters' full of eccentricities, and of a warm and affectionate relationship with farm animals, especially the loyal workhorse. Morrissey gives us superb descriptions of the Wren Dance, killing and sharing the pig, haymaking, seaweed gathering and his hilarious First Confession. Paperback, Label: O'Brien Pr, O'Brien Pr, Product group: Book, Published: 1991-06-01, Studio: O'Brien Pr, Sales rank: 6975681.
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Land of My Cradle Days: Reflections From a Country Childhood (1995)
EN PB US RPISBN: 9780862782290 bzw. 0862782295, in Englisch, OBrien Press, Taschenbuch, gebraucht, Nachdruck.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigtes Königreich Großbritannien und Nordirland, plus shipping, Shipping area: EUR.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Brit Books, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, [RE:5].
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Brit Books, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, [RE:5].
***SIMPLY BRIT*** We have dispatched from our UK warehouse books of good condition to over 1 million satisfied customers worldwide. We are committed to providing you with a reliable and efficient service at all times. Paperback, First Reprinted.
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Land of My Cradle Days (1990)
EN PB USISBN: 9780862782290 bzw. 0862782295, in Englisch, Irish American Book Company, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, plus shipping, Shipping area: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books, IN, Mishawaka, [RE:5].
Trade paperback.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books, IN, Mishawaka, [RE:5].
Trade paperback.
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Land of My Cradle Days: Recollections From a Country Childhood (1990)
EN PB USISBN: 9780862782290 bzw. 0862782295, in Englisch, Irish American Book Company, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, plus shipping, Shipping area: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, ThriftBooks - Free State, MD, Halethorpe, [RE:5].
Softcover.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, ThriftBooks - Free State, MD, Halethorpe, [RE:5].
Softcover.
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Land of My Cradle Days: Recollections From a Country Childhood (1990)
EN PB USISBN: 9780862782290 bzw. 0862782295, in Englisch, Irish American Book Company, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, plus shipping, Shipping area: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, ThriftBooks - Green Earth, OR, Portland, [RE:5].
Softcover.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, ThriftBooks - Green Earth, OR, Portland, [RE:5].
Softcover.
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