The Lonely Sea and The Sky is the autobiography of aviator and sailor Sir Francis Chichester, who was the second person to fly solo from England to Australia. It is a tale of ardour and adventure, … [Read more...] about The Lonely Sea and The Sky by Francis Chichester
Non-Fiction
Your Children are not Your Children – The Story of Headfort School by Lingard Goulding
Headfort School has always been an idiosyncratic place. Beginning as an 'outpost of empire' at a time when that empire was locally destitute, it served to prepare the sons of the landed classes for … [Read more...] about Your Children are not Your Children – The Story of Headfort School by Lingard Goulding
Grace’s Card by Charles Chenevix Trench
This is a political history of Irish Catholic landlords from 1690 to 1800. Many had lost part of their estates under Queen Elizabeth, and most lost all under Cromwell. Those who supported James II … [Read more...] about Grace’s Card by Charles Chenevix Trench
Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer
This book presents over two dozen fascinating portraits of life in medieval Ireland. The book focuses on unusual and diverting individuals, topics, and events from the 13th and 14th centuries. Against … [Read more...] about Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer
The Book of Guinness Advertising complied by Jim Davies
This book is the most comprehensive collection of the many advertising approaches and styles undertaken by Guinness during the 20th Century. Beginning with an image of their first advert in the … [Read more...] about The Book of Guinness Advertising complied by Jim Davies
Martello – Arts Review edited by Maureen Charlton & Geraldine Walsh
We have two editions of Martello Arts Review. The Spring 1990 and Autumn 1997 editions. The Spring 1990 edition includes, Maureen Charlton: ‘From Inniskeen to Baggot Street Bridge, the Patrick … [Read more...] about Martello – Arts Review edited by Maureen Charlton & Geraldine Walsh
Native American Literature – An Anthology complied by Lawana Trout
This treasury of literature by Native American authors allows students to listen to the voices from America's first and oldest literature. More than fifty tribes from the U.S. and Canada are … [Read more...] about Native American Literature – An Anthology complied by Lawana Trout
Corca Dhuibhne Archaeological Survey by Judith Cuppage
This comprehensive survey of the Dingle Peninsula includes a description of the field antiquities of the Barony of Corca Dhuibhne from the Mesolitic Period to the 17th Century AD. The survey was … [Read more...] about Corca Dhuibhne Archaeological Survey by Judith Cuppage
Nan by Sharon Gmelch
The sub title of the book is The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman Told through the voice of Nan. We hear about how travelers lived, their crafts, where they came from, and how and why they ended … [Read more...] about Nan by Sharon Gmelch
Buildings of South County Down complied by Philip Smith
This is a handsome book that was published by the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society. The contents were complied by historian Philip Smith. The book features many fine buildings in South County … [Read more...] about Buildings of South County Down complied by Philip Smith