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Island of the Setting Sun

Island of the Setting Sun In Search of Ireland's Ancient Astronomers

Paperback (01 Jan 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Explores many disparate things including the invasion myths of Ireland, the link between the ancient astronomers and St Patrick, the "pleasant plain" among the stars, the true inspiration behind Newgrange's white quartz facade, the migratory patterns of Whooper Swans, the female reproductive system and its importance to mound-builders, and more.

Book information

ISBN: 9781905785056
Publisher: Liffey Press
Imprint: Liffey Press
Pub date:
Number of pages: 326
Weight: 816g
Height: 172mm
Width: 238mm
Spine width: 20mm