SHAWLIES, ECHO BOYS, THE MARSH & THE LANES: OLD CORK REMEMBERED. by Verdon, Michael - 1993

Dublin: O'Brien Press, 1993. 219 pp, small 4to (10" H). B&w photographs. "From the lanes, the leafy suburbs and the tenements of the city centre, the people of Old Cork remember - Shawlies, stevedores, doctors and bankers are all given a voice here. From Maisie, a poor widow from the lanes of the Northside, to Viola, a merchant's daughter from the wealthy Passage West, the denizens of Old Cork stand out from the crowd and speak their minds. In the span of three years, Michael Verdon interviewed dozens of Cork's native sons and daughters. The result is a candid and colourful account of what life was like before World War II, as told by those who know. The voices are rich and wise, informal and kind. Laced with humour built on keen observation, this book celebrates the homespun wisdom of Ireland's leading southern city." Light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, one tiny corner bump, tiny bump at top edge of rear board. Dust jacket has been price-clipped, has light edge wrinkling - mainly at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.