'In the centre of the pine wood called Coilla Doraca there lived not long ago two Philosophers. They were wiser than anything else in the world except the Salmon who lies in the pool of Glyn Cagny into which the nuts of knowledge fall from the hazel bush on its bank. He, of course, is the most profound of living creatures, but the two Philosophers are next to him in wisdom . . . ' The Crock of Gold is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest novels in the Irish comic tradition. Fantasy, satire and delicious humour propel ...
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'In the centre of the pine wood called Coilla Doraca there lived not long ago two Philosophers. They were wiser than anything else in the world except the Salmon who lies in the pool of Glyn Cagny into which the nuts of knowledge fall from the hazel bush on its bank. He, of course, is the most profound of living creatures, but the two Philosophers are next to him in wisdom . . . ' The Crock of Gold is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest novels in the Irish comic tradition. Fantasy, satire and delicious humour propel the magical narrative through a world peopled by policemen, philosophers, tinkers and leprechauns. Yet, the intent of it all is serious. Or is it? Delve into this mystical fairytale world and rediscover a classic by a great author of the past.
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Add this copy of The Crock of Gold to cart. $22.50, very good condition, Sold by Small World Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rochester, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by Gill & Macmillan.
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Thomas Mackenzie. Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Unmarked, clean and solid copy in clean and bright, price clipped dust jacket. Moderate to normal shelfwear. Reddish/brown cloth covers with gold lettering and decoration on front and spine.
Add this copy of Crock of Gold to cart. $32.50, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1953 by Gill & Macmillan Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
