In this acclaimed exploration of the culture of others, Rebecca Solnit travels through Ireland, the land of her long-forgotten maternal ancestors. A Book of Migrations 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, A Book of Migrations carves a new route through Ireland's history, literature and landscape.
| ISBN: | 9781844677085 |
| Publication date: | 5th September 2011 |
| Author: | Rebecca Solnit |
| Publisher: | Verso |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 253 pages |
| Genres: |
European history Travel writing |
In this acclaimed exploration of the culture of others, Rebecca Solnit travels through Ireland, the land of her long-forgotten maternal ancestors. A Book of Migrations 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, A Book of Migrations carves a new route through Ireland's history, literature and landscape.
A Book of Migrations features in the following genres: European history, Travel writing
A Book of Migrations is available in Paperback
A Book of Migrations was written by Rebecca Solnit and published by Verso
A Book of Migrations has 253 pages
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