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'A greatly enjoyable read [...] the images alone will give hours of joy' Watercraft magazine 'Impressingly comprehensive' The Irish Times 'Magnificent and scholarly' Irish Examiner 'A right good read' Classic Boat magazine 'Must be congratulated on its encyclopaedic range, its graceful design, [...] and the generosity of its production values' Heritage Outlook
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Two centuries ago sail and oar dominated local Irish trade and fisheries. At least 60 traditional boats operated. This remarkable work, many years in the making, describes these craft, their construction and handling, usage and history, with recollections by old men who experienced the often arduous life associated with them. Many craft have survived in the life of coastal and island communities. A revival in traditional boats for leisure and sport now allows them to prosper as many are restored and replicas built. Arranged by coastal area, the contributors include local historians, boat-builders, sailors, former fishermen, and classic boat enthusiasts. Traditional Boats of Ireland looks beyond technical descriptions of boats to the background to their use. Changing patterns of fishing and water transport are considered, and the wider role of boats in people's lives boat racing, dramas at sea, and other stories of human interest. This brings alive the array of craft once a feature of our coasts, lakes and rivers. Gloriously illustrated with evocative photographs, exquisite boat plans and maps, this wonderful work is the finest and most complete description of Ireland's traditional boats.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an excellent history of boat building in Ireland. It is also implicitly a social history of life around the Irish coast. Lavish, detailed and artistic illustrations assist the reader in gaining a deep understanding of the various types of boats constructed in the island of Ireland. Excellent value and essential reading for anyone interested in maritime history and boatbuilding.
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Forget about the price. To anyone who has an interest in Irish culture and Irish boat making techniques, this large book is a proper treasure! Beautifully illustrated with photographs and detailed drawings, this is a must have for anyone interested in the history of water transport around the coasts of these islands. It really is a priceless item and is sure to become an early classic.
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Shocked at the amazing quality and research of the book. Truly recommended, anyone that comes to my home stays for an hour extra to read, get the tea bags in if you leave a copy in the sitting room. GRMMA
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Everybody should have a copy
This is an excellently produced reference book of traditional craft in Ireland. It is well designed, factual and must have cost a fortune to produce. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sungod
A book to treasure
This is a big big book you will have to enlarge and strengthen your bookcase. The combined effort to put this work is a credit to the researchers and authors. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Duncan Sclare
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Published on 8 Dec 2009 by James Harmon
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Irish coastal and inland waters boats is here, written up by a cast of dozens each of them an expert in their own areas. Read more
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