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A Photographic, Historical, & Dramatic Account of Clear Island, Ireland by Chuck Kruger Published by Collins Press, Cork, Ireland, 1994; reprinted 1995 and 1999.
Through historical analysis, personal experience, poems, short stories, & photographs, Chuck weaves Cape's unspoilt island magic.
The Examiner: "This slim volume is a real treasure - a miscellany of history, archaeology and folklore bound together by the author's blend of poetry and story telling. The islanders' pride in their heritage and their self-sufficiency shine through....This book could well become a classic, or at the least, an indispensable contribution to island lore."
The Irish Times: "Chuck Kruger...a poet and a writer...has been reinvented by Cape Clear....The island drew him to it and urged him to put down his thoughts. He has done so in Cape Clear: Island Magic...It is...worth having, if only to enjoy the author's own and very obvious enjoyment at being where he is."
Books Ireland: "A neat and worthy production...."
Condee Reviews: "...apart from being a fascinating and beautifully written book, it is an affirmation of why he is there....This is a little gem of a book."
Of his adopted island Chuck says: "Cape's a poem I read every day, every night. It's a point of reference, a metaphor by which I confirm my very being."
If you would like a copy of this book, send £9 (from within EU) , or $18 (from USA), or 23 SFr. (from CH) to: The Back Room Cape Clear Island County Cork, Ireland (Above price includes handling and shipping.)Alternatively you may wish to buy online at emara.com And if you'd like to read about a thriller set on Cape, click here The Man Who Talks To Himself.
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E-Mail: ckstory@indigo.ie
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