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Kevin C. Kearns, Ph.D., is a social historian and Professor Emeritus at the University of Northern Colorado. He has made thirty research trips to Ireland, a number of which have been funded by the National Geographic Society. Of his Seven books on Dublin, four have been bestsellers, most notably "Dublin Tenement Life: An Oral History" and "Dublin Pub Life and Lore". He now resides in the village of Charlotte, Vermont.
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A fascinating and vital book that captures perfectly the voices, smells and sounds of a way of life.... -- Roddy Doyle
Among the finest books ever written about Dublin. -- The Sunday Tribune
This book will long stand as the definitive social history of Ireland's gulags. -- Sunday Press
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- PublisherIrish Books & Medi
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 071712178X
- ISBN 13 9780717121786
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages237
- EditorKearns Kevin Corrigan
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