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Ireland's Western Islands: Inishbofin, The Aran Islands, Inishturk, Inishark, Clare & Turbot Islands

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ISBN: 9781848892057
AuthorCarlos, John
Pub Date11/04/2014
BindingPaperback
Pages250
CountryIRL
Dewey914.170022
Publisher: Gill
Quick overview The islands off Ireland's west coast form a rich cultural landscape, a unique combination of the forces of nature and humankind. Spanning almost fifty years, this collection celebrates the islanders functioning well in their environment, while reflecting on disappearing traditions and values in the face of materialism and pop culture.
€19.99

The islands off Ireland's west coast form a rich cultural landscape, the result of a unique combination of the forces of nature and humankind. This photographic collection, infused with warmth, spans almost fifty years. It celebrates the islanders and their environment, and reflects on disappearing traditions and values in the face of materialism and pop culture. The work portrays the islanders' spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity, their humanity and dignity, their wit and humour.

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The islands off Ireland's west coast form a rich cultural landscape, the result of a unique combination of the forces of nature and humankind. This photographic collection, infused with warmth, spans almost fifty years. It celebrates the islanders and their environment, and reflects on disappearing traditions and values in the face of materialism and pop culture. The work portrays the islanders' spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity, their humanity and dignity, their wit and humour.

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