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Niall Mac Coitir provides a comprehensive look at the folklore, legends and history of animals in Ireland, and describes their relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. A final section, inspired by stories of animal transformation, looks at twelve animals and how we can enrich our lives by visualising ourselves with their special qualities. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated compilation of folklore, legends and natural history will delight all with an interest in Ireland’s animals.



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Ireland’s Animals

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      Publisher Gill
      Published 28 September 2015
      ISBN-13 9781848892507
      978-1848892507
      ISBN-10 1848892500
      Also in:
      Natural History Wildlife: general interest Politics, Philosophy & Society Folklore studies / Study of myth

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Niall Mac Coitir provides a comprehensive look at the folklore, legends and history of animals in Ireland, and describes their relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. A final section, inspired by stories of animal transformation, looks at twelve animals and how we can enrich our lives by visualising ourselves with their special qualities. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated compilation of folklore, legends and natural history will delight all with an interest in Ireland’s animals.



      Trade Review

      'Full of arcane and interesting facts'

      * Irish Examiner *

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