London: The Mandrake Press, 1929. 134 pages. First printing, with the snakeskin patterned boards and the "dropped 'e' at the bottom of page 51. This was the first book (of 14) published in the series, "The Mandrake Booklets" from the short-lived publisher (1929-1930). It is not a travel book! Written as a reaction to the newly established Irish Censorship of Publications Board, it is a satirical work reflecting O'Flaherty's objections to reactionary Irish politicians and Catholic priests. The book is clean and tight, with an interesting non-authorial inscription on the front free endpaper and a small plain bookplate of a previous owner; there is some wear along the bottom edges of the boards. The dust jacket is in about good condition:, with some soiling; a few chips; and tanning along the spine.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Book.

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On Mar 20 2019, a reader said:

Don't turn to O'Flaherty for a glowing recommendation on the finest tourist sights in Ireland. Rather, in this little tome, O'Flaherty guides the visitors through the intricacies involved in getting to know the Irish people--at least the Irishry of the early 20th century. He has scant praise for what he lists as the three major institutions that control the hearts and minds of the inhabitants of his island, the three P's: Priests, Politicians, and Publicans. Is it humor touched with gall or gall touched with humor? Either way, "A Tourist's Guide to Ireland" proves a worthwhile read for the connoisseur of Irish social history.

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Bookseller: Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: W2568
Title: A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO IRELAND
Author: O'Flaherty, Liam
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Mandrake Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1929
Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6&
Keywords: Leftist Radical Socialist Communist Censorship

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