A Secret Map of Ireland.
Author: BOLAND, Rosita.
Dublin: New Island, 2005. xvi, 251 pages. Paperback.
‘The first map I ever owned was The Educational School Map of Ireland, which we all had to buy in fourth class when I was nine. I think it cost sixpence’.
Inspired by a childhood map, Irish Times journalist Rosita Boland set out on a journey into the 32 counties of Ireland. Quickly realising that every map conceals as much as it reveals, Rosita discovered new stories about old places, each one more distinct than the last.
‘I thought I already knew Ireland pretty well. I was completely wrong. The more closely you look at something, the bigger and more complex and densely-textured it becomes. To me, the biggest and best surprise about writing this book was realising I will continually be surprised by Ireland’
Intriguing us about the very places we think we know, A Secret Map of Ireland is a most unique travelogue — the underside of the map of home.
ISBN: 1904301789
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