Hidden Cork

Hidden Cork
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Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781856356862
ISBN-13 : 1856356868
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Book Synopsis Hidden Cork by : Michael Lenihan

Download or read book Hidden Cork written by Michael Lenihan and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Lenihan delves into the rich tapestry of Cork history to reveal some of its most bizarre events and strangest characters. From quack doctor Baron Spolasco, to the outlaw Art O Laoghaire, Cork has seen some eccentric, wonderful and downright nasty people. With revelations of mass graves in Bishop Lucey Park and how Jonathan Swift was insulted by being awarded the freedom of the city, and stories of the Gas Works' strike, Hidden Cork opens the door on history, dumps the boring bits and brings to life the flow of time through the streets of Cork.


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