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Béara: Rescued folklore, histories and songs from Ireland's south-west. Vol. 2(4 Rescued Folklore)

Béara: Rescued folklore, histories and songs from Ireland's south-west. Vol. 2(4 Rescued Folklore)


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Béara: Rescued Folklore Vol. 2 Step into the enchanting world of the Béara Peninsula, where the whispers of Ireland's past come alive in folklore, histories, and songs preserved by the children of the 1930s. In this second volume, Mike Baldwin transports readers to a realm rich with timeless tales of cunning foxes, haunted lioses, shipwrecks, and local heroes, all told in the authentic voices of Béara's people. Unearthed from the School's Collection and meticulously transcribed, this collection captures the essence of a community steeped in tradition and resilience. Discover customs that shaped daily life, weather lore that predicted survival, and legends that spoke to the soul of a people navigating their ties to land, sea, and each other. Perfect for lovers of Irish heritage, folklore enthusiasts, and anyone who treasures the stories that make us who we are, Béara Volume 2 is a must-have for your collection. Let the magic of the South-West captivate your imagination.

About the Author :
Mike Baldwin is a London-based author, academic, SEN teacher, and harp maker. He writes on folklore and musical instruments (specifically the harp) and presents at conferences around the world. After completing a degree in musical instrument making in 1995, Mike returned to academia, completing an MA in Musical Instrument Technology in 2010, and an AHRC-funded PhD in 2017. As a teacher he has won a Let Teacher's Shine award (2016), and he was awarded The Terence Pamplin Award for Organology from The Worshipful Company of Musicians (2019). His first book, Mizen: Rescued Folklore, Histories and Songs from Ireland's South-West, was published in 2019, and received Best Folklore Book of All Time (top 100) by Book Authority. His second book, Harp Making in Late-Georgian London, followed in 2020, Skibbereen: Rescued Folklore and Histories from Ireland's South-West was released in 2022, and Béara: Rescued folklore, histories and songs from Ireland's south-west (vol. 1) in December 2024. Mike's new book, Béara: Rescued folklore, histories and songs from Ireland's south-west (vol. 2) will be out in Spring 2025


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781036905767
  • Publisher: Bright Light
  • Publisher Imprint: Bright Light
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 366
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Weight: 490 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1036905764
  • Publisher Date: 31 Mar 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: 4 Rescued Folklore
  • Sub Title: Rescued folklore, histories and songs from Ireland's south-west. Vol. 2
  • Width: 152 mm


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