A fresh and entertaining introduction to many of the weirdest and scariest creatures from Irish lore, perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about the things lurking in the dark. Farrelly's Field Guide to Irish Faerie Folk collects stories about familiar monsters, like banshees and púcas, and introduces new ones like the aughisky and marbh bheo. Presented as a field guide to Ireland, seen through the eyes of Fantasius Farrelly as the fictitious collector and guide, this book is a true one of a kind.
Jam-packed with all kinds fun facts and madcap stories about the Normans. From Strongbow and the Norman invasion to the broad sweep of medieval life in Ireland, laugh as you learn about how the people lived, what they played what they worked at: anyone fancy working as a professional farter?
The Celts arrived in Ireland around 700BCE and dominated the bronze and iron ages. Even after Christianity, Irish Celts retained much of their unique culture. Accessible, anarchic and crammed to the rafters with cartoons and wacky illustrations, this book is as deadly as Irish history gets!
Nobody was more DEADLY than the Vikings who attacked Ireland in the 8th century: DEADLY! Viking warriors! DEADLY Viking ships! DEADLY Viking weapons!But were they really just marauding, murdering maniacs? Learn while you laugh with this irreverent and entertaining history book.
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