On the Pig's Back: An Autobiographical Excursion (Oxford paperbacks - Oxford letters & memoirs) - Softcover
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This autobiography of the author of "Alfie" covers his early life, his family's move from Ireland to England and his writing career from the initial difficult stages to the success he enjoyed later. It describes his ambition to write and how after years of difficulty he had, by 1945, published and broadcast a number of stories and his first book "A roof over your head" was in its third impression. A visit to his birthplace in County Mayo in 1945 provides a chapter on forgotten Irish folklore and leads to a description of his family's emigration when he was 4 years old. The book also covers his years in Bolton during World War I and his Catholic schooldays.
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About the author Bill Naughton is the author of Alfie, Spring and Port Wine and numerous short stories. He was born in County Mayo, Ireland in 1910 but has lived in England since early childhood.
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On the Pig's Back: An Autobiographical Excursion (Oxford paperbacks - Oxford letters & memoirs)
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. This autobiography of the author of "Alfie" covers his early life, his family's move from Ireland to England and his writing career from the initial difficult stages to the success he enjoyed later. It describes his ambition to write and how after years of difficulty he had, by 1945, published and broadcast a number of stories and his first book "A roof over your head" was in its third impression. A visit to his birthplace in County Mayo in 1945 provides a chapter on forgotten Irish folklore and leads to a description of his family's emigration when he was 4 years old. The book also covers his years in Bolton during World War I and his Catholic schooldays. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001536029
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On the Pig's Back: An Autobiographical Excursion
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