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An Irish Childhood
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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Dublin and the idyllic Irish countryside, this biography recounts Peter Somerville-Large's childhood experiences with his brother Phil. From their vantage point in a smart house, they observed the bustling life below, while their family's country homes offered adventures with livestock and eccentric relatives. A pivotal moment came when their father purchased a rocky island, which became a paradise of parties and outdoor activities. The narrative evokes the joys and innocence of childhood in a world that has since disappeared.
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An Irish Childhood, Peter Somerville-Large
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- An Irish Childhood
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Somerville-Large
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 266
- ISBN13
- 9781841197081
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Dublin and the idyllic Irish countryside, this biography recounts Peter Somerville-Large's childhood experiences with his brother Phil. From their vantage point in a smart house, they observed the bustling life below, while their family's country homes offered adventures with livestock and eccentric relatives. A pivotal moment came when their father purchased a rocky island, which became a paradise of parties and outdoor activities. The narrative evokes the joys and innocence of childhood in a world that has since disappeared.