This is Ireland - Hardcover

Miroslav Sasek

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789312247 ISBN 13: 9780789312242

Publisher: Universe Publishing Inc.,U.S., 2008

Synopsis

On the heels of the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Like the other Sasek classics, This is Ireland is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is still timely and current in every way. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is...Today" page at the back of the book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, makes for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember this book from their childhood. This is Ireland, first published in 1964, brings the Emerald Isle to life, where the shamrock grows and a leprechaun stands at the end of every rainbow, guarding a crock of gold. There's Dublin with its bustling crowds, tall steeples, and Trinity College; there's Clonmacnois, the burial place of kings; there's the Blarney Stone to kiss for eloquence, and much, much more in this verdant, friendly land filled with enchanted lakes and mountains that fall steep to the sea.

About this title

Synopsis:

A colorful title first published in 1964 brings the Emerald Isle to life with its beautiful cities, enchanted lakes, green mountains, and Blarney Stone, and includes updated facts in the back of the book.

About the Author:

M. Sasek was born in 1916 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. An author and illustrator, he is best remembered for his classic stories on the great cities of the world. He died in 1980.

About this edition

• Publisher: Universe Publishing Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0789312247
• ISBN 13: 9780789312242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64