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Working the Irish Coast

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ISBN: 9781845889449
AuthorSmylie, Mike
Pub Date25/05/2009
BindingPaperback
Pages160
CountryGBR
Dewey338.372709
Quick overview Celebrates the fishing industry and outlines its role in the cultural and economic development of the country.
€28.00

In Working the Irish Coast, Mike Smylie invites the reader to join him on his twenty-three-day journey around the Irish coast. Sleeping in his van and accompanied by his faithful dog, he leads us on a personal and informative trip, stopping off in many towns and harbours. He chats to the fishermen and boat-builders that he meets along the way, and observes with his expert eye the customs and practices associated with fishing in Ireland. This book includes a large number of photographs and detailed descriptions of the various vessels that are native to Ireland.

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In Working the Irish Coast, Mike Smylie invites the reader to join him on his twenty-three-day journey around the Irish coast. Sleeping in his van and accompanied by his faithful dog, he leads us on a personal and informative trip, stopping off in many towns and harbours. He chats to the fishermen and boat-builders that he meets along the way, and observes with his expert eye the customs and practices associated with fishing in Ireland. This book includes a large number of photographs and detailed descriptions of the various vessels that are native to Ireland.

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