A Celtic Childhood

A Celtic Childhood

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Author: Bill Watkins

Format: Paperback

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With humour and charm, Watkins blends history, song, and Celtic identity into a tale of misadventure and merriment. Watkins vividly portrays his eccentric and richly colloquial Celtic family; his vibrant Irish mam whose "hand is on the tiller" as the head of the household, and her tendency to burst into song; his principled but stout-loving Welsh dad, who dances a jig to escape from the fairies; an uncle, who gets the "heebie-jeebies" from round food; and his lovely Grandda, who has a "generous supply of Celtic songs and tall stories for all social occasions". The nights with his family are filled with poetry, music, and storytelling that bring forth a rich understanding of young Bill's place in Celtic history.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.

Author: Bill Watkins

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages:


With humour and charm, Watkins blends history, song, and Celtic identity into a tale of misadventure and merriment. Watkins vividly portrays his eccentric and richly colloquial Celtic family; his vibrant Irish mam whose "hand is on the tiller" as the head of the household, and her tendency to burst into song; his principled but stout-loving Welsh dad, who dances a jig to escape from the fairies; an uncle, who gets the "heebie-jeebies" from round food; and his lovely Grandda, who has a "generous supply of Celtic songs and tall stories for all social occasions". The nights with his family are filled with poetry, music, and storytelling that bring forth a rich understanding of young Bill's place in Celtic history.