Description
Ireland's wild plants have been part of our culture and folklore from the earliest times, featuring in the Brehon Laws, early Irish poetry and herbal medicine. Plants are described in seasonal order and different aspects are examined: their roles in magical protection, charms and spells, emblems in children's games, Irish place names and folklore. This beautifully illustrated and comprehensive compilation of natural history, mythology and folklore will entertain and enlighten all interested in the wild plants of Ireland.
About the Author
Niall Mac Coitir grew up in a bilingual environment in Dublin with a love of Irish history, culture and nature instilled into him. An active member of the Irish Wildlife Trust, he works for Fingal County Council. His other books are Irish Wild Plants - Myths, Legends & Folklore (2006), Ireland's Animals - Myths, Legends & Folklore (2010) and Ireland's Birds - Myths, Legends & Folklore (2015).
Reviews
'Wonderful book'
* Sunday Independent *A delightful book. * The Irish Garden *
A beautiful book. * Books Ireland *
A delightful, thoroughly-researched book. * Irish Examiner *
Exquisitely illustrated. * Sunday Independent *
A treasury of ancient and interesting information. * The Irish Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781848892491
Author Niall Mac Coitir
Format Paperback
Page Count 410
Imprint The Collins Press
Publisher Gill
Weight(grams) 448g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 28mm
