March 17th is known around the world as a day for people to wear green, drink green beer, and be just plain old jolly. But have you ever stopped to wonder why we do this and why on that particular day? Well, wonder no more Accompanied by more than 860 images, a fun and informative text and detailed captions provide you with an illustrated history of the Irish, St. Patrick, and the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, as well as the wonderful collector items the culture has produced. From whimsical ceramics to vintage postcards and magazine covers, a wide range of memorabilia will have you wishing it was March 17th everyday so you could bring out all your greenery. Combining the authors' love of history and collecting, this book is perfect for historians, history buffs, collectors, and anyone who loves the Irish.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764340816
ISBN-13
9780764340819
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111838755
Product Key Features
Author
John Wesley Thomas
Language
English
Topic
Holidays (Non-Religious), Religious, General, Popular Culture
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
8.5in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
36.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
ST. Patrick's Day and Irish Collectibles : an Illustrated History
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Gt4995.P3t47 2012
Copyright Date
2012
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2012
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles, Social Science
