Turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch paperback, 1976 for. Buy the turfcutters donkey first edition by patricia lynch, jack b. The sale of this ties in with the general picture on the turfcutters donkey and the donkey goes visiting. Books by patricia lynch author of the turfcutters donkey.
The turf cutters donkey series by patricia lynch selected by eileen lacey, headington library read all about this charming donkey in the early childrens book collection. See all books authored by patricia lynch, including brogeen and the princess of sheen brogeen books, and the turfcutters donkey goes visiting, and more on. Aug 31, 2008 author of the turf cutter s donkey, brogeen follows the magic tune, knights of god, a storyteller s childhood, the turf cutter s donkey goes visiting, the book shop on the quay, the grey goose of kilnevin, long ears. Patricia lynch a storytellers childhood revisited historyeye. In the book, the children are seen going through an adventure and meeting various interesting creatures. The bookshop on the quay is her bestknown nonfantasy book. The turf cutters donkey an irish story of mystery and adventure. The turfcutters donkey kicks up his heels by patricia lynch. Phil young s biography, patricia lynch, storyteller was published in 2005. Donkeys make the perfect work mates as they walk at about the same pace as people and tend to be able to do more work for their size than any other beast.
Dust jacket included but it is very worn and has part missing. I was born in cork city in 1898, and have written stories ever since i could write. Author of the turfcutters donkey, brogeen follows the magic tune, knights of god, a storytellers childhood, the turfcutters donkey goes visiting, the book shop on the quay, the grey goose of kilnevin, long ears. There are more stories of the turfcutters donkey and a separate book called the king of the tinkers.
A book in the turf cutter s donkey series a novel by patricia lynch one of the most famous, exciting, magical and mysterious of modern irish fantasiesabout seamus and eileen, who become owners of a most unusual donkey, and the many extraordinary adventures they have and the many strange people they meet. Buy turf cutter s donkey new edition by lynch, patricia, yeats, jack b. The first of my texts, the turf cutters donkey, emerged from a background of political activism. If you liked the turf cutter s donkey books, youll like this. There are more stories of the turfcutters donkey and a. Patricia lynch s most popular book is the turfcutters donkey. The pages are secure to the binding, the edges have tanning and foxing. Author division patricia lynch is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works. Patricia lynch 18981972 is widely regarded as one of ireland s best and bestloved children s authors. Davis donkey on the doorstep by lucy daniels animal ark series the donkey diaries series by peter clover the small one by charles tazewell the donkey cart by clyde robert bulla. I first read lynch as a child, voraciously absorbing stories of. Patricia lynch has a gift for weaving a story, for combining adventure and real boys and girls with characters that are just over the border of fairyland, and with strange places that she gives the semblance of truth. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old.
The turfcutters donkey hardcover january 1, 1984 by patricia lynch author visit amazons patricia lynch page. She is best known for blending irish rural life and fantasy fiction as in the turfcutters donkey which was illustrated by jack b. If you can help supply any photographs, i would be deeply grateful. Cutter 1st for sale military collectibles for sale. There are more stories of the turf cutter s donkey and a separate book called the king of the tinkers. Fox i believe the most interesting thing about a story writer is the stories, but if readers would like to know more about me, i will tell them. Both the turf cutters donkey 1934 by patricia lynch and michael of ireland 1926by anne casserley are examples of irish childrens literature that focus on childhoods set against the backdrop of the rural landscape. Patricia lynch is best known for the turf cutter s donkey, first published in 1934. A book in the turfcutters donkey series a novel by patricia lynch one of the most famous, exciting, magical and mysterious of modern irish fantasiesabout seamus and eileen, who become owners of a most unusual donkey, and the many extraordinary adventures. The turf cutters donkey download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Patricia lynch book, david coulter adaptation star. This story concerns seamus and eileen, an enchanted teapot and the little grey donkey, long ears. The irish writer patricia lynch is best known in this country for such fantasies as the turfcutters donkey and the grey goose of kilnevin.
The turf cutters donkey an irish story of mystery and. Go to the disambiguation page to edit author name combination and separation. Lynch has been described as a master at recapturing the irish character and landscape irish literary supplement. Miss lynch has a faculty for combining fantasy with adventure, so that one takes it in ones stride. The book is in good condition with clean, bright, tightly bound pages. Patricia lynch 18981972 is widely regarded as one of ire. Jack b yeats in this story of mystery and adventure we follow the exploits of seamus and eileen, who live in a whitewashed cottage at the end of the bog where their father works as a turf cutter. While as an adult i could recognise the manner in which lynchs expression of irish identity. Patricks day you can find working donkeys, mostly in the west of ireland but not like in the old days when roads were very poor and so were many of the people. Patricia lynch, storyteller liberties press, 2005 marcus crouch, the nesbit tradition. The story of an island holiday in ireland by patricia lynch, illustrated by george altendorf. Patricia lynch patricia lynch was a prolific writerwith 48 novels and hundreds of short stories. An irish story of mystery and adventure patricia lynch on. Patricia lynchs most popular book is the turfcutters donkey.
The turf cutters donkey goes visiting by patricia lynch. Phil young, the turf cutters donkey interviewed by shirley kelly, in books ireland october 2005, pp. Turf cutters donkey kgt knight books, red knight books. Patricia lynch books author of the turfcutters donkey.
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Its author threw in her lot at an early age with the conjoined struggles for womens suffrage and a modern, independent, socialist ireland. An irish story of mystery and adventure by lynch, patricia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Phil youngs biography, patricia lynch, storyteller was published in 2005. Buy turfcutters donkey new edition by lynch, patricia, yeats, jack b. The turfcutters donkey hardcover january 1, 1935 by patricia lynch author visit amazons patricia lynch page. The turfcutters donkey turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch. The turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch 19841201 jan 1, 1715. The turf cutters donkey goes visiting by patricia lynch for. Patricia lynch has 57 books on goodreads with 668 ratings. Her western irish background colors the events and landscapes in many of her stories.
As the author of nearly fifty childrens books, including the turfcutters donkey and the brogeen series of novels, patricia lynch can rightly be called the. She was the author of some 48 novels and 200 short stories. The turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch the donkey rustlers by gerald durrell the secret of donkey island by lavinia r. Jack b yeats in this story of mystery and adventure we follow the exploits of seamus and eileen, who live in a whitewashed cottage at the end of the bog where their father works as a. The turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch 1984, hardcover. One of the earliest of my books is called the turf cutters donkey and tells of the whitewashed cabins on the irish bog, of long ears, the patient little grey donkey. The turfcutters donkey goes visiting oxfam gb oxfams. The sale of this ties in with the general picture on the turf cutter s donkey and the donkey goes visiting.
The irish writer patricia lynch is best known in this country for such fantasies as the turf cutter s donkey and the grey goose of kilnevin. Donkeys 439 works search for books with subject donkeys. The turfcutters donkey goes visiting oxfam gb oxfam. Buy the turfcutters donkey new edition by lynch, patricia isbn. One of the earliest of my books is called the turf cutters donkey and tells of the whitewashed cabins on the irish bog, of long ears, the patient little grey donkey, of the turfcutter and his wife but, most of all, about the adventures of eileen and seumas, the two children who meet with the tinkers and leprechauns but who keep their. Patricia lynch 18981972 is widely regarded as one of irelands best and bestloved childrens authors. Patricia lynch 1 patricia lynch disambiguation author division patricia lynch is composed of at least 2 distinct authors, divided by their works.
This book was originally published in 1935 and was the first in a series in which the irish landscape was lovingly evoked. In praise of patricia lynch, by leeann lane the irish times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Publishing history this is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. Miss lynch has a faculty for combining fantasy with adventure, so that one takes it in one s stride. Patricia lynch books list of books by author patricia lynch.
Patricia lynch biography patricia lynch biography and list of works patricia lynch books. Turfcutters donkey by patricia lynch paperback, 1976. In turf cutters donkey, author lynch has described the story of two children named eileen and seamus, along with a small gray donkey named long ears and an enchanted teapot. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products are out there we just had to let you know.
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