Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone?
Author | : Ryan Hackney |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2012-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440560064 |
ISBN-13 | : 1440560064 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Fáilte! Brew yourself a cuppa and settle in to discover...Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? It's the closest you can feel to the Emerald Isle without boarding a plane! You'll tickle your noggin with spirited questions, including: How did a white bull start a war? What is Brian Boru's connection to Guinness? Why was 1847 known as Black '47? Where does peat come from? What's so special about the Book of Kells? This terrific little tome provides the answers to those questions and many more. With information on Irish history, mythology, and culture, you'll be able to go on and on about anything and everything about The Old Sod.