{"product_id":"an-irish-folklore-treasury-a-selection-of-old-stories-ways-and-wisdom-from-the-schools-collection-9780717194223","title":"An Irish Folklore Treasury: A selection of old stories, ways and wisdom from The Schools' Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJohn Creedon's collection of stories from the Schools Collection, collected by schoolchildren in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore, is published for the first time. It offers a fascinating insight into Irish history and culture. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gill\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the captivating realm of Ireland's people history, John Creedon presents a delightful compilation of tales from the Schools Collection. This invaluable trove of ancient stories, customs, and wisdom, which had the potential to be forever lost, was meticulously gathered by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide initiative launched in the 1930s to safeguard Irish folklore. Presented here for the first time, this remarkable \"best of selection\" encompasses chapters on ghost stories, agriculture, forgotten trades, education, and pastimes. The outcome is an awe-inspiring chronicle of folk history, revealing profound insights into our past selves and the way we lived centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 896g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 163 x 241 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780717194223\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Creedon","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097395065082,"sku":"9780717194223","price":18.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1667569964002_book.jpg?v=1668084673","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/an-irish-folklore-treasury-a-selection-of-old-stories-ways-and-wisdom-from-the-schools-collection-9780717194223","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}