miscellany of anecdotes, letters, opinions, memoirs, and epigrams concerning Ulster and its people has been compiled by Sam Hanna Bell from a formidable and facinating variety of sources. The intention of the book is to inform and entertain, and it does both superbly. Anyone who has an affection for the North, or an interest in its people, past and present, will spend many happy hours absorbing all that this book has to offer. There is the story of a 16th century Christmas in County Down, the tale of the shoemaker/dentist, a report of the freeing of eleven slaves in Belfast in 1828, a beautiful description of an invasion of luminous sea creatures at Lough Swilly on a summer's evening, memories of life and work in city and countryside long ago. Many readers will be delighted to come across old favourites once more in this comprehensive selection. No doubt they will make many new friends too. The book is decorated with drawings and designs in harmony with its content.
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