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Sun dancing : a medieval vision

by Geoffrey Moorhouse

An account of Skellig Michael, a remote rock off the Kerry coast that served as a medieval monastic settlement for 600 years. It explores the island's historical significance, religious legends, and natural environment using research and modern observations.

Accession 20790 ISBN 0753801574 Publisher Phoenix
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