{"product_id":"2026200016036-secondhand-blarney-castle-the-story-of-a-legend","title":"Blarney Castle: The Story Of A Legend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew stones in the world carry as much mythic weight as the Blarney Stone, and Blarney Castle: The Story of a Legend by Dr. Sean Pettit uncovers the rich, layered history behind one of Ireland's most iconic landmarks. Written by a scholar from University College, Cork, this compact yet authoritative volume chronicles the origins, architecture, and enduring folklore of Blarney Castle — a medieval stronghold whose towers have witnessed centuries of Irish history, chieftains, and conquest. With illustrations by Gladys Leech bringing the castle's storied past to vivid life, the text balances academic rigour with an accessible, engaging narrative that draws readers into the heart of County Cork.\n\nPettit's work situates Blarney Castle within the broader tapestry of Irish cultural identity, arguing that the castle's legend — particularly the famed stone said to bestow the gift of eloquence — is inseparable from the nation's spirit of wit, resilience, and storytelling. Published directly by the Blarney Castle Estate and printed in Ireland, this is a work of genuine local authority, offering an insider's perspective that no guidebook can replicate. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of Celtic myth, or simply someone captivated by the romance of ancient stone and legend, this volume will leave you wondering just how much of the myth is, in fact, history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342781194459,"sku":"2026200016036-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/36318132-81c0-49a8-850d-f1f57c75ac53.png?v=1790049462","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016036-secondhand-blarney-castle-the-story-of-a-legend","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}