Wild Atlantic Women : Walking Ireland's West Coast

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Wild Atlantic Women: Walking Ireland's West Coast by Gráinne Lyons invites you on a captivating journey along the breathtaking western coastline of Ireland. This unique narrative blends personal discovery with the inspiring tales of eleven remarkable Irish women, making it a must-read for adventurers and history enthusiasts alike.

Gráinne Lyons embarks on her transformative trek from Cape Clear Island, where her great-grandmother once forged delicate lace. Throughout her adventure, she reflects on the extraordinary contributions of figures such as:

  • Ellen Hutchins - Ireland's first female botanist
  • Maude Delap - A pioneering marine biologist
  • Edna O'Brien - Acclaimed author breaking literary barriers
  • Granuaile - The fierce pirate queen of Connacht
  • Queen Maeve - Legendary warrior queen of Irish lore

As she traverses this stunning landscape, Gráinne's exploration becomes a profound inquiry into her own identity as a Londoner with Irish roots. The often-remote dwellings of these historical figures transform into symbols of aspiration, resilience, and creativity, offering unexpected insights into themes of femininity, solo travel, and the complexities of an 'ideal' life.

Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, Wild Atlantic Women serves as a clarion call to modern readers and adventurers, urging them to embrace their paths, no matter how challenging. Discover the rich tapestry of history and personal growth that awaits within the pages of this exceptional journey.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781848409286
Author: Grainne Lyons
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: New Island Books
Publisher: New Island Books
Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 20 mm
Publication Date: 02 September, 2024
Pagination: 248 pages
Weight: 238g

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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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