Irish Wonders: The Ghosts, Giants, Pookas, Demons, Leprechauns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, And Other Marvels (188 - Paperback

by David Rice Jr. McAnally (Author), H. R. Heaton (Illustrator)

Irish Wonders: The Ghosts, Giants, Pookas, Demons, Leprechauns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, And Other Marvels (1888) is a book written by David Rice McAnally Jr. The book is a compilation of Irish folklore and legends, featuring stories about various supernatural creatures and beings that are said to inhabit the land of Ireland. The book covers a wide range of topics, including ghosts, giants, pookas, demons, leprechauns, banshees, fairies, witches, widows, old maids, and other marvels. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific type of creature or phenomenon, and includes stories and anecdotes about their origins, appearances, behaviors, and interactions with humans. The book also includes illustrations and descriptions of various Irish landscapes and landmarks, as well as a glossary of Irish terms and phrases. Overall, Irish Wonders: The Ghosts, Giants, Pookas, Demons, Leprechauns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, And Other Marvels (1888) is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in Irish folklore and mythology.The Ghosts, Giants, Pookas, Demons, Leprechauns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, And Other Marvels Of The Emerald Isle, Popular Tales As Told By The People.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.