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A re-issue of one of the classic travel books about Ireland by one of the century's best-selling writers. Shortly after the declaration of the Irish Free State, H. V. Morton goes In Search of Ireland by motor-car and finds, amongst other things, a Norman village in Galway, lobster fishers, a shy girl in need of an apron in Connemara and a great many beds in which Michael Collins is said to have slept. Full of local stories and way-side conversations, Morton's witty and enticing travelogue recalls a way of life not quite disappeared even at the beginning of a new century. Originally published in the 1920s, anecdotal, leisurely, full of character and event, insight and opinion, this is travel writing of the very highest order. "The master of his genre, often imitated but never matched. His books are genuine classics" Jan Morris About the author: A Fleet Street reporter, H. V. Morton (1892-1979) fought in the First World War and was present at the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. One of the century's most popular travel writers, he published travelogues from Spain, Italy and the Middle East as well as the famous series on the British Isles. After the Second World War Morton moved to a farm in South Africa, where he died. Rights and Permissions Information: Please note that H. V. Morton's works are in copyright and that ALL rights in Morton's works (including translation rights) are handled by Methuen. Enquiries about Morton's works should be sent by email to methuenpubltd@btinternet.com (or by fax 020 7828 1244) in the first instance.
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