The Little Book of Kildare

The Little Book of Kildare is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this historic county. Here you will find out about Kildare's great houses and historic towns, its monastic heritage, its literary traditions and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Kildare and its and colourful vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient country.

About the author

Chris Lawlor is a history teacher, lecturer, and writer, and is currently the editor of the West Wicklow Historical Society journal. His is the author of seven local history books along as well as numerous articles and essays.

Summary

A compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this historic county.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Lawlor
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781845888626
• ISBN: 978-1-84588-862-6
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 201 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Series: Little Book of; Little Book of
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories