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Irish America Coming
Into Clover by Maurreen Dezell
When most Americans think of the irish, old-time politics, piety,
and St. Patrick's Day parades come to mind. These clichés
do not represent the complex legacy or contributions of the nation's
oldest ethnic group, who rank among the most highly educated
and affluent Americans today. In Irish America, Maureen
Dazell takes a new and invogorated look at Americans of Irish
Catholic ancestry–who they are, and how they got that way.
Shje focuses on popular culture and politics, the complicated
role of the church today, the "new Irish" immigrants,
and the unheralded heritage of Irish American women.
5" x 8" 261 pages, index, some photos, paperbound
#105 Irish America $12.95  |
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How the Irish Saved
Civilization The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from
the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
by Thomas Cahill
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of Charlemagne–the
"dark ages"– learning, scholarship, and culture
disappeared from the European continent. The great heritage of
western civilization–from the Greek and Roman classics to
Jewish and Christian works–would have been utterly lost
were it not for the holy men and women unconquered Ireland. It
reads like a love story, it sings win the imagination. It connects
Celtic legend to Irish history. Celtic lore to Irish politics,
and proves the persistence of wild Celtic love and mysticism.
For its portrait of St. Patrick alone, this book will resonate
in your memory.
6 x 8½" 246 pages, index, hardbound
#106 How the Irish Saved Civilization $27.50 |
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1001 Things Everyone
Should Know About Irish Americans
by Edward T. O'Donnell
Starting with a brief history of Ireland, then proceeding to
the Irish exodus to America, this is a mini encyclopedia of our
Irish heritage. The book is divided into chapters such as Politics
and Law, Nationalism, Religion, Military, etc. Each chapter describes
the people (living and dead), places, and events that had a profound
influence or made significant contributions in these fields while
revealing the many ways in which the Irish have helpted define
and shape American character and identity.
8" x 9½" 352 pages, index, photos and illustrations,
hardbound
#40 1001 Things Irish Americans $13.95 |
Here are two volumes containing reproductions of Flashbacks cartoons:
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A Cartoon of the
District of Columbia Flashbacks
Volume One Patrick M.
Reynolds brings history
to life with a sense of humor. His exciting drawings put you
on the scene with the conflicts, madness, plus the wheeling and
dealing that resulted in the location and construction of the
U.S. capital city. This book covers the early history of DC from
1776 to 1863. You'll be surprised at how many cities served as
the U.S. capital; you'll be amazed that the city was built--despite
all the bickering, petty jealousies, and down-right stupidity.
11¾" x 7½" 106 pages, full color illustrations,
index, paperbound ISBN 0-932514-31-6
#F1 Cartoon History of DC $14.95
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DC Neighborhoods Flashbacks
Vol. Two Artist-writer Patrick M. Reynolds takes
you to the Washington that tourists seldom see The U.S. capital
expanded with the growth of public transportation into such areas
as Shepard Park, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Kalorama, Dupont Circle,
Adams Morgan, Capital Hill, LDroit Park, Tenleytown, Brookland,
and others. Stories in this book go back to the explorations
of Capt. John Smith in the 1600s and the Indian Wars of early
Virginia, continuing into the 20th century with the introduction
of the cherry trees to Washington and the end of segregation
in public schools.
11¾" x 7½" 106 pages, full color illustrations,
index, paperbound ISBN 0-932514-31-6
#F2 Cartoon History of DC $14.95
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