Overview
Portrays in microcosm a history made of great human tides of invasion, colonization, emigration, nomadism and tourism. Enriched by cross-cultural comparisons with the history of the American West, this title carves a route through Ireland's history, literature and landscape.
In this acclaimed exploration of the culture of others, Rebecca Solnit travels through Ireland, the land of her long-forgotten maternal ancestors. <i>A Book of Migrations</i> portrays in microcosm a history made of great human tides of invasion, colonization, emigration, nomadism and tourism. Enriched by cross-cultural comparisons with the history of the American West, <i>A Book of Migrations</i> carves a new route through Ireland’s history, literature and landscape.
- | Author: Rebecca Solnit
- | Publisher: Verso Books
- | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2011
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781844677085
- | ISBN-10: 1844677087