St. Patrick's Secrets 101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland

Well now, have you heard about how the Irish fought for Alexander the Great? Or did you know that at one time the Irish were forbidden to wear trousers? Perhaps you don't know why the Irish revere John Paul Jones or how Jack the Ripper influenced Irish 'Invincibles'. Ah then, there's many a strange tale and capricious truth hidden in the history and lore of the Green Isle that will surprise and quicken your Irish blood, whether it's a pint or only a drop! This book, with 101 curious, delightful, ironic and even outrageous tales from the Emerald Isle, is a must-have for every Irish-interest library. Illustrated throughout.Folsom, Helen Walsh is the author of 'St. Patrick's Secrets 101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland', published 2001 under ISBN 9780781808989 and ISBN 0781808987.