The Wildflowers of Ireland
Author: Declan Doogue
Publisher: Gill
Published: 2010-09-15
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780717146611
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'The Wild Flowers of Ireland' is an extensive guide to the country's plant life.
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The Flowers of Eire
Author: Janet Frascarelli
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2001-04-02
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 0595180361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Flowers of Eire follows the Culhane family from their expulsion from Ireland throughout their lives in the newly forming continent of Australia. It is a saga of a brother and sister, Lonnie and Bridget in their never ending search for their younger brother, Liam, who had been taken from them to be adopted by an wealthy English family. Set in the rugged sheep country of Victoria Province in the mid-nineteenth century, we are entwined in the lives of these two young people and witness their trials and triumphs as they continue their quest to be reunited with their sibling. From Ardara, County Donegal in Ireland, to Dublin and on to Echuca, Australia, The Flowers of Eire is a tale of perseverance and never-ceasing faith and hope and is followed by a sequel, Rory, which follows the life of Lonnie's son, Royal Navy Assistant Surgeon, Rory Culhane.
The Wildflowers of Ireland
Author: ZOE. DEVLIN
Publisher:
Published: 2021-05-28
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780717191871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There's updated information on the distribution of native wildflowers, along with more than 90 additional species, all beautifully photographed by the author. For ease of identification, the species are divided into colour categories and within each category the species are grouped by, for example, the number of petals in the flower or whether the species carries its flowers in a cluster or a spike. In easily understood terminology, focus is put on the main identifying features of each plant, by colour, size, shape of flower, leaf, habitat, flowering season, and where in Ireland it might be found. This is a must for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.
Wild Flowers of Britain & Ireland
Author: Marjorie Blamey
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 482
ISBN-13: 9780713659443
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first ever fully-illustrated, fully-mapped guide to the British and Irish flora. Its restriction to the British Isles alone allows far more detail and more local information, and identification which is made easier with the inclusion of extensive maps. Includes specific details about plants appearing in certain areas and coloured maps designed to make location and identification easy, this book also includes details of local specialities for the Isles of Scilly. Also featured is an illustrated survey of recently disappeared British and Irish plants, some of which may return. With over 2000 detailed colour paintings and more than 800 maps, this is the most extensively illustrated wild flower guide to Britain and Ireland yet. Coloured, boxed keys to plants in complex or difficult groups are provided to assist ID. The Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland features information about grasses, which are often omitted in other, shorter books, along with sedges, rushes, horsetails and clubmosses. Ferns, though not strictly speaking flowering plants, are also included too.
Ireland's Wild Orchids
Author: Brendan Sayers
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781848891692
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to the orchids of Ireland, for beginner and expert alike. With many photos and illustrations.
Strange Flowers
Author: Donal Ryan
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-06-15
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0525507922
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAN POST IRISH BOOK AWARD NOVEL OF THE YEAR Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Awards “Mr. Ryan writes conspicuously beautiful prose… The fleeting happiness and abiding melancholy of the asymmetry, heightened by the intimately rendered surroundings, brings out Mr. Ryan’s most sensuous and emotive writing.” –The Wall Street Journal From the Booker nominated author of From a Low and Quiet Sea, Donal Ryan's new novel follows the Gladney family across three generations seeking the true meaning of what it is to find home and love. In 1973, twenty-year-old Moll Gladney takes a morning bus from her rural home in Ireland and disappears. Bewildered and distraught, Paddy and Kit must confront an unbearable prospect: that they will never see their daughter again. Five years later, Moll returns from London. What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family's life forever. Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today.
Wildflowers of Ireland
Author: Zoe Devlin
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781848891265
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Zoe Devlin was shown a wild orchid by a relative, the late Dr Kathleen Lynn, it sparked a lifelong interest in wildflowers. Here is Zoe's personal record of the wildflowers that adorn Ireland's countryside, presented so those without botanical knowledge can gain a greater understanding of the subject. Passionate about this often-overlooked part of our natural heritage, Zoe embellishes descriptions and photographs of the plants with herbal and literary references and related Irish folklore. She describes over 400 commonly found wildflowers as well as some not so-common and even rare species. This book creates a new awareness and wider picture of the world of wildflowers in Ireland. In presenting this book, Zoe Devlin says: 'Conservation of our wildflowers is of the utmost importance as they are now facing threats on several different sides', and she expresses a hope that 'through education and awareness of the diversity of our wildflowers, perhaps, just perhaps, the tide can be held back a little longer.' Zoe Devlin on Yellow-rattle: ...I first recorded this species in 1976 at Rossadillisk, County Galway. The plants were flowering in a beautiful old meadow by the sea, jostling for space among a number of other wildflowers, all crowded together, their heads swaying and tossing in the breeze. The hidden Corncrakes were calling 'Crex Crex' and it seemed as if time had passed it by altogether. It was both a sight and a feeling I shall never forget ...
Ireland: A Luminous Beauty
Author: Peter Harbison
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2014-10-21
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1466860391
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIsland light is magical. And none more so than Ireland's. Ireland's light floods the landscape, luring the senses with a restless presence. The water surrounding and carving through the island reflects back to us the ever-changing movement of the wind-blown clouds and light. Stop for a minute and the settings change: what was straight is bent, light is dark, still is in motion. It is as though an unseen hand directs the wind, the clouds, and the light to harness our attention. Ireland: A Luminous Beauty is a collection of stunning full-color photographs by some of Ireland's finest landscape photographers with concise text blending history, myth, and a sense of place. Many of the photographs were taken in the early morning light or as the sun set. That hour after sunrise and before sunset, with the sun low in the sky, is known to photographers as the golden hour and favored for its soft, diffused light. We take a journey to one of the most beautiful places in the world. From the ancient stone monuments of the Boyne Valley to the treacherous stone steps of Skellig Michael; from the distinctive columns of the Giant's Causeway and the spectacularly sited Dunluce Castle ruins to lush, green countryside and fields of heather; from the limestone of the Burren (the rockiest part of Ireland) to exuberant stretches of flowers and gardens; from a moody sea and crashing surf to massive stone cliffs battered by the relentless pounding of the waves, and from steely rivers to tranquil lakes, it's all here. The Irish respond to this dramatic environment by transforming it into one that solidifies and enriches their own sense of place. We all have this instinct to create our own space, but the Irish have made an art of it. Through the ancient, natural, and cultivated landscapes, surrounded by history and legend, we discover and celebrate the spirit of Ireland and its luminous beauty.
The Flower Master and Other Poems
Author: Medbh McGuckian
Publisher: Gallery Books
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpdated, 1993 edition from one of Ireland's finest woman poets
Old Ireland in Colour 3
Author: John Breslin
Publisher: Merrion Press
Published: 2023-10-12
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 1785374729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOften imitated but never equalled, the Old Ireland in Colour books are beloved by Irish readers at home and abroad, and in this, the third book of the series, the authors have uncovered yet more photographic gems and breathed new life into them in glorious colour. All of Irish life is here – from evictions in Connemara to the mosgt elegant drawing rooms in Dublin. Famous faces from politics and the arts appear alongside humble labourers and farmers and impish children from all kinjds of backgrounds light up this book’s glorious pages. With endless surprising details to pore over in every picture, and captivating and illuminating text, Old Ireland in Colour 3 is a winning addition to this spectacular series of bestsellng books.
