Somerville-Large, Peter.

The Coast of West Cork.

This is the True First Edition of this book. London, Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1972. 8°. 217 pages. Illustrated with numerous black/white – photographs. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket in protective collectors cover (removable Mylar). Very good+ condition with only minor signs of shelfwear. Private gift-nscription (not by Peter Somerville-Large). Rare in this firm condition.

Includes for example the following chapters: Rosscarbery to Drombeg Circle / Castletownsend to Lough Hyne / Baltimore and Sherkin / Cape Clear/ Glengarriff and Hungry Hill / Eyeries to the Tim Healy Pass etc.

Somerville-Large’s celebrated account of an exploration, by bicycle, of the beautiful, ragged coastline of West Cork is published here for the first time in paperback. The impressions he gathered on his trip remain as fresh and vivid as ever, reflecting the impact of this most striking section of the Irish coastline- with its mountains, scattered islands and crumbling castles. This account of his journey from Clonakilty to Ardgroom, will enthrall readers everywhere, whether they are already familiar with the region or content to be vicarious travellers.

Peter Somerville-Large is no stranger to West Cork, being related to Edith Somerville, and he writes with a warmth and affection that convey his long acquaintance with this landscape and its people.

• Keywords: Catalogue Irish History Five – Local Irish History · Catalogue Irish History Three – From Famine to Free State · Irish Literature · West Cork
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0575007397
• Inventory Number: 28742AB

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