Title: The back of beyond : a search for the soul of Ireland /
Authors: Roy, James Charles, 1945-
Publisher: Westview Press,
Year: 2002
Subjects: National characteristics, Irish.; Ireland Description and travel.; Ireland Civilization; Ireland History.
Abstract: "James Charles Roy, a noted authority on Irish history and travel, escorts a disparate group of Americans through the lonely backwaters of ancient Ireland. Visions of a glorious enterprise evaporate as he sees a dejected and weary handful of aged tourists disembark at Shannon Airport. Fortified by Guinness, Roy hurls himself into sharing with them the joys and wonders of Ireland's twisted byways." "Determined to avoid cliche, Roy leads his group to obscure Celtic coronation sites, monasteries, and remote abbeys as he spins a narrative that pulls Ireland's chaotic story into coherence. His unsuspecting charges begin to shed their hesitancies, relishing in their guide's idiosyncratic approach to Ireland."--Cover.