Hangman's House
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1936.
You don't have to have any Irish blood to appreciate this romantic, yet violent, tale of old Ireland. It overflows with love of nature and animals, ghosts and mysticism and magic, rebellion from English rule, and fire and death. The author takes his time with long digressions into history and legends and tall tales, as well as lengthy scene descriptions and philosophical meanderings, but it is all written in a very infectious and engaging manner.
Condition grading: Fair. Foxing wear and damage to front cover and spine. Damage to spine ends. Minor creasing and minor marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1936.
You don't have to have any Irish blood to appreciate this romantic, yet violent, tale of old Ireland. It overflows with love of nature and animals, ghosts and mysticism and magic, rebellion from English rule, and fire and death. The author takes his time with long digressions into history and legends and tall tales, as well as lengthy scene descriptions and philosophical meanderings, but it is all written in a very infectious and engaging manner.
Condition grading: Fair. Foxing wear and damage to front cover and spine. Damage to spine ends. Minor creasing and minor marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1936.
You don't have to have any Irish blood to appreciate this romantic, yet violent, tale of old Ireland. It overflows with love of nature and animals, ghosts and mysticism and magic, rebellion from English rule, and fire and death. The author takes his time with long digressions into history and legends and tall tales, as well as lengthy scene descriptions and philosophical meanderings, but it is all written in a very infectious and engaging manner.
Condition grading: Fair. Foxing wear and damage to front cover and spine. Damage to spine ends. Minor creasing and minor marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
