Thirty-Two Words for Field : Lost Words of the Irish Landscape by Manchan Magan 9781804184035

Thirty-Two Words for Field : Lost Words of the Irish Landscape

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Embark on a linguistic journey through the forgotten lexicon of an ancient land in this fresh edition of an international bestseller. While the British Isles are predominantly associated with the English language—a vast linguistic tapestry with roots in Latin, French, and German—these lands were once home to a far older tongue.

Delve deeper into English, and you'll uncover traces of its Celtic origins in words like 'bog', 'loch', 'cairn', and 'crag'. Today, this rich heritage is most vividly preserved in modern Gaelic, a language that breathes life into the landscape and imbues it with an almost mystical quality.

In 'Thirty-Two Words for Field', Manchán Magan invites readers to explore the captivating beauty and peculiarity of a 3000-year-old vocabulary. This ancient lexicon, with its 32 distinct words for 'field' alone, paints a vivid picture of a bygone way of life. From 'loisideach' (a place abundant with kneading troughs) to 'bróis' (whiskey served to a horseman at a wedding) and 'iarmhaireacht' (the solitude felt when one is the sole person awake at dawn), each word is a window into a world where language and landscape are inextricably intertwined.

Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes and travel tales, Magan crafts an enthralling celebration of Irish words. 'Thirty-Two Words for Field' stands as a testament to the enduring bond between terrain, culture, and language, inviting readers to rediscover the lost words of the Irish landscape.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781804184035
Book Author: Manchan Magan
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 144 x 223 x 33 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-02-29
Book Pagination: 386 pages
Book Weight: 408g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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