St. Patrick's Secrets: 101 Little-Known Truths and Tales of Ireland - Couverture souple

Well now, have you heard about how the Irish fought for Alexander the Great? Or did you know that at one time the Irish were forbidden to wear trousers? Perhaps you don't know why the Irish revere John Paul Jones or how Jack the Ripper influenced Irish "Invincibles." St. Patrick's Secrets answers these and many more questions with 101 curious, ironic, and even outrageous bits of obscure history and lore that will surprise and quicken your Irish blood, whether it's a pint or only a drop! Illustrations throughout.