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OverviewBREWER S DICTIONARY OF IRISH PHRASE AND FABLE is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle. Its encyclopaedic entries explore the island s history, literature, language, folklore and mythology, making for an eclectic mix of people, places, historical events, facts and phrases. From the Great Famine to the Celtic Tiger, Pygmalion to Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, this treasury of Irishness past and present will delight natives, expats and curious visitors alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jo O'Donoghue , Sean McMahonPublisher: John Murray Press Imprint: Chambers Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 5.00cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 1.586kg ISBN: 9780550105653ISBN 10: 0550105654 Pages: 884 Publication Date: 25 September 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews'Endless potential as a wet-afternoon distraction.' Terry Prone, Irish Independent 'Endless potential as a wet-afternoon distraction.' -- Terry Prone, Irish Independent Author InformationChambers is one of the world,s most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative and completely reliable language and reference titles covers English-language dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, crosswords, puzzles and games and specialist titles on subjects such as biography, quotations, literary characters, science and technology and world history. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |