Irish Canoe Classics

Irish Canoe Classics
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Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 1906095132
ISBN-13 : 9781906095130
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Irish Canoe Classics by : Eddie Palmer

'Irish Canoe Classics' is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Ireland's waterways. It presents wild loughs, placid canals and broad rivers as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak.

Scottish Canoe Classics

Scottish Canoe Classics
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Publisher : Pesda Press
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 0954706196
ISBN-13 : 9780954706197
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Scottish Canoe Classics by : Eddie Palmer

An illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of Scotland's waterways. Wild lochs, placid canals and broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak. Eddie has chosen his favourite twenty-five inland touring routes and described them in great detail. The routes are beautifully illustrated with numerous colour photos and maps. The selected routes are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops and touring kayaks. Many of them can be tackled as a single voyage or a series of day trips, with campsites en route. The journeys are all accessible but highly varied, taking place on inland lochs, sheltered sea lochs and rivers (of an easy nature, up to grade two). A wonderful book for planning voyages and inspiring dreams, or sharing your experiences with others.

Irish Classics

Irish Classics
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 726
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ISBN-10 : 0674005058
ISBN-13 : 9780674005051
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Irish Classics by : Declan Kiberd

A celebration of the tenacious life of the enduring Irish classics, this book by one of Irish writing's most eloquent readers offers a brilliant and accessible survey of the greatest works since 1600 in Gaelic and English, which together have shaped one of the world's most original literary cultures. In the course of his discussion of the great seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Gaelic poems of dispossession, and of later work in that language that refuses to die, Declan Kiberd provides vivid and idiomatic translations that bring the Irish texts alive for the English-speaking reader. Extending from the Irish poets who confronted modernity as a cataclysm, and who responded by using traditional forms in novel and radical ways, to the great modern practitioners of such paradoxically conservative and revolutionary writing, Kiberd's work embraces three sorts of Irish classics: those of awesome beauty and internal rigor, such as works by the Gaelic bards, Yeats, Synge, Beckett, and Joyce; those that generate a myth so powerful as to obscure the individual writer and unleash an almost superhuman force, such as the Cuchulain story, the lament for Art O'Laoghaire, and even Dracula; and those whose power exerts a palpable influence on the course of human action, such as Swift's Drapier's Letters, the speeches of Edmund Burke, or the autobiography of Wolfe Tone. The book closes with a moving and daring coda on the Anglo-Irish agreement, claiming that the seeds of such a settlement were sown in the works of Irish literature. A delight to read throughout, Irish Classics is a fitting tribute to the works it reads so well and inspires us to read, and read again.

Ireland's Adventure Bucket List

Ireland's Adventure Bucket List
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Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages : 526
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ISBN-10 : 9781788410502
ISBN-13 : 1788410505
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Ireland's Adventure Bucket List by : Helen Fairbairn

Adventure is closer than you think. Ireland's wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoor experiences the country has to offer. Whether you want to sea kayak around remote stacks and arches, discover delicate stalactites in underground caverns, stand amidst a colony of breeding seabirds or scramble up a rocky ridge to the country's highest summit, this book shows you how. From snorkelling in County Cork to island-hopping in County Donegal, there are trips to suit all levels of expertise in every province of Ireland. With all the practical details you need to plan your outing – including comprehensive route descriptions, handy trip-summary boxes and maps – you can set off to explore the country's most spectacular spots in confidence. Embark on an epic journey to tick off the whole bucket list, or cherry-pick your favourite activities for weekend adventures. Either way you're guaranteed to be invigorated by the scale of Ireland's natural wonders.

The Waters and the Wild

The Waters and the Wild
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Publisher : Merrion Press
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9781785374500
ISBN-13 : 1785374508
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Waters and the Wild by : Gwen Wilkinson

In 2019, Gwen Wilkinson set herself the challenge of building a canoe and paddling it the length of Ireland, along a network of inland waterways. She set out from the shores of Lough Erne and navigated a 400 km journey to the tidal waters of the River Barrow in Ireland. More than just a travelogue, The Waters and the Wild explores the interwoven histories of the people and wildlife that shaped Gwen’s journey. As the adventure unfolds, she also shines a light on pioneering women who have left their mark on Ireland’s landscape – both natural and cultural. From wild camping on deserted islands to drifting on lakes in the company of restless lapwings, this book invites the reader to share an intense engagement with the natural world. The charming text is accompanied by the author’s own striking lino and woodcut prints, beautiful and though-provoking interpretations of the flora and fauna she observed on her travels.

Kayak

Kayak
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:41074489
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Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

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Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures

Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures
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Publisher : *Wiley Nautical
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 1119991242
ISBN-13 : 9781119991243
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures by : Jason Smith

A stunningly illustrated book detailing the world′s most breathtaking on–water adventures Whether it′s paddling down mountain chasms or exploring rugged coastlines, navigating a canoe or kayak counts as one of life′s indescribable joys. And in this memorable collection of 100 extraordinary on–water experiences, armchair adventurers and avid water sport enthusiasts are given a taste of canoeing and kayaking in every climate, condition, and geographical location. From the frozen wastes of North America, the rivers and seas of Europe and Asia, to the stunning waters of the Far East and Australasia, each paddle stroke is brought to life. With something for everyone—from the white water adrenalin junkie to the extreme sea kayaker—Ultimate Canoe and Kayak Adventures offers true–life adventurers useful, detailed information telling you exactly how, where, and when to attempt any on–water expedition yourself. The three co-authors are highly experienced paddlers from both sides of the Atlantic. Eugene Buchanan is editor-in-chief of Paddling Life, Jason Smith is editor of Canoe & Kayak UK while James Weir is a prize-winning paddler and journalist who still leads extreme paddling expeditions worldwide. Striking full–page photographs are matched with lively text that bring 100 adventures to life Offering a rare, inside look at living the life of adventure in every climate and latitude, this spectacular album of memorable canoeing and kayaking experiences is an ideal gift and a must for those who wish they′d been there—and those who already have.

An Englishman in Ireland

An Englishman in Ireland
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Publisher : Forgotten Books
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0267666616
ISBN-13 : 9780267666614
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis An Englishman in Ireland by : R. A. Scott-James

Excerpt from An Englishman in Ireland: Impressions of a Journey in a Canoe by River, Lough and Canal IT is sixteen years Since you introduced me, a school boy, to the pleasures of cammng, and I first slept in a tent Within a few yards of the Atlantic. In those days I was deeply concerned about such matters as por ridge, beef, railway trains, weather conditions, un familiar places, and even philosophy; and your cithem, P.'s songs, and s.'s Hamlet held a high place in the scheme of creation. I am now more than twice as old, but am still concerned about the same things. You, I know, have gone from the lesser to the greater, and of your feats of seamanship on perilous coasts I have heard reports which I should regard as fabulous were they not well attested. This book is concerned with experiences diminutive in comparison. But at any rate, for what it is worth, here it is. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Canoe Camping

Canoe Camping
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Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 1906095485
ISBN-13 : 9781906095482
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Canoe Camping by : Tim Gent

Tim Gent shares his enthusiasm for and experience of travelling and camping from an open canoe. He covers planning a journey; selecting the right canoe and equipment for the journey you are planning and how to pack your canoe. All the traditional skills of campcraft such as fire lighting, cooking on an open fire, campsite selection and many more are explored, as are the more modern lightweight options. If you read Tim's book you will be inspired to paddle off into the distance and experience the joys of a waterborne nomadic existence - even if only for a break from our modern sedentary lifestyle.

Welsh Sea Kayaking

Welsh Sea Kayaking
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Publisher : Pesda Press
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 0954706188
ISBN-13 : 9780954706180
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Welsh Sea Kayaking by : Jim Krawiecki

A selection of fifty great sea kayak voyages around the coast of Wales. From the Dee Estuary to the Bristol Channel, the Welsh coastline in all its varied guises provides a fantastic playground for the sea kayaker. The fifty journeys selected cover all of the interesting parts of the coast and provide easy sheltered paddles, testing offshore trips for the adventurous and everything in between. Illustrated with superb colour photographs and useful maps throughout, this book is a practical guide to help you select and plan trips. It will provide inspiration for future voyages and a souvenir of journeys undertaken. As well as providing essential information on where to start and finish, distances, times and tidal information, the book does much to stimulate and inform our interest in the environment we are passing through. It is full of facts and anecdotes about local history, geology, scenery, seabirds and sea mammals. A fascinating read and an inspirational book.