May the Road Rise to Meet You
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When one speaks of "the Irish" in America, many images come to mind -- beau tiful music and stirring legends passed down through the ages, a sense of h umor that never fails to bring a laugh, and ...
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When one speaks of "the Irish" in America, many images come to mind -- beau tiful music and stirring legends passed down through the ages, a sense of h umor that never fails to bring a laugh, and a stubborn tenacity combined wi th a legendary passion for life which has spawned the phrases "the fighting Irish" and "getting your Irish up". But where did these ideas originate, a nd what is the true history behind the stereotypesIn a lively, accessible question-and-answer format, "May the Road Rise to Meet You" covers everythi ng from the Irishman who discovered America (no, Christopher Columbus was n ot Irish) to contemporary Irish-Americans making their mark in the world. R eaders will get a fascinating portrait of the entire Irish-American experie nce, covering history, politics, the arts, sports, religion, and much more! A perfect book for sons and daughters of the auld sod.
Product Info
ISBN: 0452278538
ISBN-13: 9780452278530
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Year: 1999
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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