The Blasket Islands

Stagles, Joan & Ray: 1998 Dublin, The O'Brien Press, softcover 144 pages.. Illustrated with historical black and white photographs, maps and portraits. This publication details the history, culture and unique social life of the isolated community on the Blasket Islands off the southwest coast of Ireland. The book explores the traditions, customs and eventual decline of the islanders leading up to their final evacuation in 1952. ISBN 9780862780715 In very good condition.