Traditional Boats of Ireland: History, Folklore, And Construction - Hardcover

Criostoir MacCarthaigh

9781905172399: Traditional Boats of Ireland: History, Folklore, And Construction

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1905172397 ISBN 13: 9781905172399

Publisher: Collins Pr, 2008

Once an integral part of trade in Ireland, the country's traditional boats are having a comeback as they are restored for leisure and sport. Traditional Boats of Ireland is a remarkable book exploring the background and uses of these craft. Changing patterns of fishing and water transport are considered, and the wider role of boats in people's lives - boat racing, dramas at sea, and other stories of human interest. Gloriously illustrated with evocative photographs, exquisite boat plans and maps, this wonderful work is the finest and most complete description of Ireland's traditional boats. ""A superb example for all engaged in regional watercraft studies, informative, educational, and simply thoroughly enjoyable reading.""--Nautica Research Journal. ""Each vessel is examined and described with an entertaining blend of myth, legend, old literary references and oral tradition; modern technology, photography and imaginative graphics complement the descriptive potpourri of illuminated wordplay.""--International Journal of Maritime History.

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About the Author:

Criostoir MacCarthaigh is an archivist-collector at the UCD Centre for Irish Folklore. His work on various aspects of Irish tradition such as vernacular architecture, Atlantic island communities, traditional boats and fishing is widely published. He has co-ordinated this study of traditional boats for several years.

Review:

'A greatly enjoyable read [...] the images alone will give hours of joy' Watercraft magazine 'Impressingly comprehensive' The Irish Times 'Magnificent and scholarly' Irish Examiner 'A right good read' Classic Boat magazine 'Must be congratulated on its wncyclopaedic range, its graceful design, [...] and the generosity of its production values' Heritage Outlook --The Irish Times

Each vessel is examined and described with an entertaining blend of myth, legend, old literary references and oral tradition; modern technology, photography and imaginative graphics complement the descriptive potpourri of illuminated wordplay. --International Journal of Maritime History

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