Download or read book The Big Little Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom written by Fergus Kelly and published by Black Dog & Leventhal Pub. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prayers to proverbs, ancient customs to homespun advice, this charmingly illustrated compendium perfectly captures the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Included among the pearls of wit and wisdom are a selection of the famous ninth-century triads, beguiling riddles of traditional Irish life, prayers and blessings for all occasions, timeless proverbs, the best of Ireland's toasts, and a fascinating selection of the revered "Brehon" laws.