| Claddagh Ring Contributor(s): McCourt, Malachy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762420146 ISBN-13: 9780762420148 Publisher: Running Press Adult OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: Through vivid anecdotes and charming folk tales, bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of the Claddagh ring, a timeless symbol of friendship, loyalty, and love formed by two clasped hands and worn by millions in Ireland and around the world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Ireland - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Dewey: 941.74 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.42" W x 7.96" (0.43 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Ireland - Ethnic Orientation - Irish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bestselling author Malachy McCourt recounts the story of Ireland's timeless symbol of loyalty, friendship, and love, a ring design of two clasped hands that is worn by millions worldwide. Following the success of his Running Press titles Danny Boy and Voices of Ireland, McCourt explores this beloved icon of Irish heritage through vivid anecdotes, charming folk tales, and recent documented incidents. Said to have been first crafted more than 400 years ago in a fishing village on Galway Bay, there is much more to the story of the Claddagh ring than simple popular history, and McCourt tracks it down and recounts it with his stellar storytelling finesse. |