Foster's Historical Irish Oddities: A Compendium of Extraordinary But True Tales - Hardcover

Allen Foster

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9780717168521: Foster's Historical Irish Oddities: A Compendium of Extraordinary But True Tales

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0717168522 ISBN 13: 9780717168521

Publisher: Gill Books / Gill & Macmillan Ltd., 2016

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Strange, zany and at times downright baffling, Foster's Historical Irish Oddities is a quirky compendium of true stories from all over Ireland. It is essential reading for anyone who loves to entertain friends and family with a good yarn or who needs further proof that Ireland is indeed a country with a unique cast of characters. From the Lismore man who rode to Fermoy in a tub pulled by a pig, a badger, two cats, a goose, and a hedgehog to the tornado that ripped through Limerick in 1851, Foster's stories may not be found in the history books but they certainly provide an entertaining and addictive read!

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About the Author:

Allen Foster lives in on a farm in Enfield, Co Meath. When not tending to his cattle or walking his beloved dogs, he finds the time to be a freelance journalist and researcher. He is the author of eight other books, including Foster s Irish Oddities, Foster s Even Odder Irish Oddities and Around the World with Citizen Train: The Sensational Adventures of the Real Phileas Fogg.

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