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Celebrating Cork (Paperback)
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Celebrating Cork (Paperback)
Series: Celebrating
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List price R492
Loot Price R399
Discovery Miles 3 990
You Save R93 (19%)
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Situated in the south-west of Ireland, the port city of Cork is
right on the very edge of Western Europe and has always been open
to influences from Europe and the wider world. The amalgamation of
these influences has created a vibrant and historic
twenty-first-century city. It is no surprise that, with such a wide
range of influences, Cork has developed a very distinct culture.
Corkonians have an immense variety of strong cultural traditions,
from the city's history to its sports, commerce and education. Then
there is its maritime heritage, the festivals, literature, art,
music and the rich Cork accent. In Celebrating Cork, local author
Kieran McCarthy highlights the wealth of the city's heritage and
its citizens' diverse achievements. The book explores some of the
reasons why Cork is so special in the hearts of Corkonians and its
many visitors. It takes the reader through the familiar and
lesser-known layers of Cork's importance in Atlantic Europe.
Different chapters focus on the history of its port; the documents
and maps which defined the city's sense of identity; the Arts and
Crafts movements, which can be viewed within the cityscape; its key
institutions and charities; its engineering feats; and perhaps why
Cork is known for its rebel nature. Illustrated throughout,
Celebrating Cork will be of great appeal to residents, visitors and
all those with connections to the city. It will be a source of
civic pride as well as a valuable contribution to local history.
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