Creedon John - An Irish Folklore Treasury A Selection Of Old Stories Ways And Wisdom From The Schools Collection - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: In this people's history of Ireland John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools Collection. This treasure trove of old stories ways and wisdom which could have been lost for ever was collected by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide project set up in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore. Published here for the first time this best of selection includes chapters on ghost stories agriculture forgotten trades schooling and pastimes. The result is an incredible arc of folk history that tells us about ourselves and how we lived long ago.
Title: An Irish Folklore Treasury A Selection Of Old Stories Ways And Wisdom From The Schools Collection
Author(s): Creedon John
Publisher: Gill
Barcode: 9780717194223
Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Date: 1/12/2023
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends