Poet Madman Scoundrel

189 Unusual Irish Lives

Kids, People and Places, Biography, Fiction, Fiction & Literature, Humorous, Fiction - YA
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Author: David Slattery ISBN: 9781871305968
Publisher: Orpen Press Publication: October 15, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: David Slattery
ISBN: 9781871305968
Publisher: Orpen Press
Publication: October 15, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English

Following on from the bestselling success of How to Be Irish, David Slattery has penned Poet, Madman, Scoundrel: 189 Unusual Irish Lives, another witty and insightful book about the Irish, this time looking at the famous, infamous and not-so-famous (but very interesting) characters in Irish history.

Taking history on his own terms, but with rigorous research, David brings together a collection of characters from across the centuries, including magicians, soldiers, sailors, scientists, writers, highwaymen, saints, actors, sportspeople and rebels.

Every character earns his/her place in this surprising and amusing book that gives a fresh take on classroom Irish history.

The result is a humorous and intriguing romp through the centuries

About the author

David Slattery has a doctorate in Social Anthropology and has taught in a number of universities. He is the author of How to Be Irish: Uncovering the Curiosities of Irish Behaviour and several articles.

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Following on from the bestselling success of How to Be Irish, David Slattery has penned Poet, Madman, Scoundrel: 189 Unusual Irish Lives, another witty and insightful book about the Irish, this time looking at the famous, infamous and not-so-famous (but very interesting) characters in Irish history.

Taking history on his own terms, but with rigorous research, David brings together a collection of characters from across the centuries, including magicians, soldiers, sailors, scientists, writers, highwaymen, saints, actors, sportspeople and rebels.

Every character earns his/her place in this surprising and amusing book that gives a fresh take on classroom Irish history.

The result is a humorous and intriguing romp through the centuries

About the author

David Slattery has a doctorate in Social Anthropology and has taught in a number of universities. He is the author of How to Be Irish: Uncovering the Curiosities of Irish Behaviour and several articles.

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