Ireland

Unabridged
Author: Frank Delaney
Narrator: Frank Delaney
Genres: History, Fiction
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: February 2005
Length: 20 hours
Ratings:
Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA

Overview

In the tradition of James Michener and Edward Rutherfurd comes a sweeping saga of the history of Ireland--from prehistoric times to the present--told by a man claiming to be the last living practitioner of the ages-old tradition of the wandering Storyteller.


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Reviews (26)

Great

Written by Anonymous on July 10th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Engaging,,,,loved the narrator. Really brought you there.

Ireland

Written by Freddie Johnson on April 5th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I usually bypass books that are read by the author but this was special. Nobody could have narrated this nearly as well as Frank Delaney. I loved the book and learned so much; if only all teachers could be this clever When I finished the second set, I was sorry to see all my friends (the characters) go.

Ireland by Frank Delaney

Written by Tony Crites on March 31st, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I liked it. I listen in my truck, and always wanted to learn of Ireland. Hope to visit their one day. Loved the stories of long ago, My favoite was about St. Patrick and the snakes. wanted to know how he ran the snakes out of Ireland, now I know. thanks very much.

Ireland

Written by Anonymous from Dallas, TX on March 22nd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 1/5

I enjoyed the first story, but then it got repetitious and boring. I struggled through the first set of CDs, but canceled the second as I just didn't want more of the same.

Ireland

Written by Marshel on March 6th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I was totally unprepared for this format of writing but it was a fantastic listen. I have been to Ireland and could recall many of the locations described. It is truly a unique way of learning history. Wonderfully done.

Ireland

Written by Don Brubaker on February 29th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This is one of those long books that once complete, you are glad that you made the investment to read.

Ireland

Written by Anonymous on February 14th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Very fun and enjoyable way to learn a little more about Ireland and her history. I listened while driving in my car, but I wish I could have followed along with a map.

Ireland

Written by Doriene Shook on January 15th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

One of the most compelling stories I've listened to in ages. The storyteller was fascinating and I'll most likely listen to it...maybe read it, again. One of the smaller folk tales concerning the black carriage of death prophecy is like a story told of my ggrandmother who "saw" the carriage from time to time herself but she was always reluctant to reveal the identity of the newest passenger. Now I understand. Many thanks to Frank Delaney.

Riveting

Written by Brian Gleason on September 17th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This "Story of the History of Ireland" was magnificent! The voices and characters weaved in and out out this era and all parts of Ireland tell a history that makes you want more and makes you feel part of it. Delaney adds more through the use of his voices and characters than could ever be read in a book. If you have an intrest in Ireland, its people and history you MUST listen to this book.

Ireland

Written by Anonymous from Vienna, VA on June 28th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

My family and I are going to Ireland this summer and I wanted to learn more about Irish history and culture but was concerned that the book would be "dry." I read the other reviews and now can wholeheartedly agree with them. This book has been fascinating and quite enjoyable to listen to. The author has a great voice and the story within a story format makes it interesting. Not only did my commute time pass much more pleasantly, but I am definitely going to enjoy my visit to Ireland much more after learning from this book.