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Title: Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 0-618-09651-5 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 19 February, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Everything you need to know about St. Patrick's Day
Comment: This upcoming St. Patrick's day will be my first since I married an Irish lass and I have been studying for her family's holiday examination using Edna Barth's "Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of St. Patrick's Day Symbols." After giving us the history of St. Patrick himself, Barth covers the holiday through the centuries (which is where you learn all the appropriate Gaelic phrases and greetings). The Troubles are covered in chapters dealing with "The Wearin' of the Green" and the Irish tricolor. We then learn pretty much everything there is worth knowing about the Irish Shamrock, St. Patrick riding Ireland of Snakes, Shillelaghs, Poetry, Harps, Pipes, Fiddles, Top Hats, Clay Pipes, Petticoats, Leprechauns, Poteen, Potatoes and Parades. Barth's attention to details is what elevates this book; from the green sox American officials wore in 1959 when greeting the Irish Prime Minister to the tales of blind O'Carolan, the last of the great Irish harpists. This book is illustrated by Ursula Arndt with black (and green) ink drawings. I am sure everyone with Irish blood flowing in their veins knows everything contained within this book, but for those of us who have serious in-laws to deal with, this book is a true blessing come March 17th. I would think Barth's other books regarding holiday symbols are equally informative.
Rating: 4
Summary: Irish Traditions and Legends Simplified
Comment: What a wonderful book for adults and children alike. I found this book to be a terrific help in understanding some of the legends and history of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. It was also invaluable in explaining these to my younger children, both at home and in Sunday School classes.
Both the writing and the illustrations work to offer a better understanding of Irish traditions. All in all, not only an educational read, but a pleasant one, too!
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Title: Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs: The Story of the Easter Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 0618096485 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 19 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 0618067914 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 21 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Holly, Reindeer, and Colored Lights : The Story of the Christmas Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 0618067884 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 21 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn : The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 061806785X Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 18 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts : The Story of the Halloween Symbols by Ursula Arndt, Edna Barth ISBN: 0618067825 Publisher: Clarion Books Pub. Date: 21 August, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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