Holy Wells of Ireland by Patrick Logan; Illustrator-Jim O'Callahgan - 1980-12-31

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Holy wells have been a feature of the religion of the Irish people for longer than records have existed, and while pilgrimages to them are not as common as in the last centuries, many wells are still visited, particularly on the Saints'

Colin Smythe Ltd, 1981. Paperback. New. 170 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New.

Colin Smythe Ltd, 1981. Paperback. New. 170 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Colin Smythe Ltd, 1981 Book. New. Soft cover. Holy wells have been a feature of the religion of the Irish people for longer than records have existed, and while pilgrimages to them are not as common as in the last centuries, many wells are still visited, particularly on the Saints' or 'Pattern' Days, and even now new wells occasionally appear. In this survey Dr Patrick Logan, author of The Old Gods, Irish Country Cures and Fair Day: The Story of Irish Fairs and Markets, describes many of those wells that are still visited, detailing the features of the pilgrimage and the benefits obtained, together with the legends attached to the wells, the saints they are dedicated to and their Pattern Days, the sites, trees and stones associated with them, and fish that some of them have; he also gives information about the holy islands that have wells. This collection does not attempt to describe every holy well in Ireland - an impossible task with so many - but Dr Logan has gathered together a… Read More

London: Collins Smyth, 1980. First Uk Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good Dust Jacket. 8x5x0. The Boards Are In Very Good Condition,The Inside Pages Are Clean With No Highlights Or Remarks. With No Gift Inscription Or Marks. No Remainder Mark. No Price Indicated On The Dust Jacket, First Uk Edition Printed For Export. 170 Pagers With The Index- We can ship from Canada and the USA, based on your address. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.