More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country? Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish. Highlights include:
- Who St. Patrick really was
- The story behind "Sunday Bloody Sunday"
- Scandals in the Irish church
- Coming to America and the real gangs of New York
- The spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairies
Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish!
- ISBN10 1440506078
- ISBN13 9781440506079
- Publish Date 18 January 2011 (first published 1 January 2010)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Adams Media Corporation
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English