General catalogue - The O'Brien Press

The Stolen Village: Baltimore and the Barbary Pirates
Des Ekin
The bestselling true story of Irish slaves and pirates. In
1631 Barbary pirates kidnapped the inhabitants of Baltimore,
West Cork in a daring night time raid. This is the story
of the kidnap, sale in the slave markets of Algiers and the
political fallout from the attack.
Shortlisted for Irish Book of the Decade award
488 pages/illustrations
ISBN 978-1-84717-104-7
€12.99 pb
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‘a harrowing tale that sheds light on the little-known trade
in white slaves ... a fascinating exploration of a forgotten
chapter of British and European history’
Giles Milton, BBC History Magazine
‘Ekin is admirably surefooted as he finds his way through
an impenetrable thicket of often contradictory sources
and weaves his findings into an irresistibly readable
narrative. Human interest is always well to the fore in a
compelling book which also reminds us of the inexhaustible
capacity of history to spring surprises.’
The Scotsman
AWARD-WINNER
The Guinness Story
The Family, The Business, The Black
Stuff
Edward J Bourke
A story for lovers of the pint. This remarkable
story brings to life the pivotal role that
the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland
for 250 years.
Best Food/Drink History Book, Gourmand
Awards
176 pages/photographs/ISBN 978-1-84717-145-0
€11.99 hb/Rights available W/Rights sold US/CAN
No Ordinary Women
Irish Female Activists in the
Revolutionary Years 1900–1923
Sinéad McCoole
The fascinating, almost forgotten stories of
over seventy of Ireland’s female revolutionaries.
As WT Cosgrave said, it is ‘not possible
to consider these women as ordinary
females.’
288 pages/illustrations
ISBN 978-0-86278-883-4 €14.99 pb
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The Quiet Revolution
The Electrification of Rural Ireland
Michael Shiel
An entertaining and detailed account of the
transformation of Ireland brought about by
the introduction of electricity.
304 pages/photographs
ISBN 978-0-86278-840-7
€12.99 pb
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The Rose of Tralee: Fifty Years a-Blooming
T. Ryle Dwyer. Introduction by Gay Byrne
The story of the Rose of Tralee Festival.
Illustrated with photos of the Roses from 1959
to the present day, the escorts, entertainers
and visiting personalities. A nostalgic,
entertaining read and a great memento of this
popular event.
128 pages/photographs/ISBN 978-1-84717-177-1
€14.99 pb/Rights available W
De Valera in America
The Rebel President’s 1919 Campaign
Dave Hannigan
In 1919 Eamon de Valera spent eighteen
months in America publicising his nation’s
plight and raising $5 million for the cause. His
journey was filled with spying, personal vendettas,
propaganda and assassination plots.
The full story of an incredible campaign.
320 pages/photographs
ISBN 978-1-84717-086-6
€14.99 pb
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The Orange Order
Mervyn Jess
Born out of bloodshed and shrouded in
secrecy, the Orange Order is one of the most
intriguing and controversial religion-based
organisations in Europe. In this comprehensive
history, BBC journalist Mervyn Jess strips
away the Order’s mystery and myths.
296 pages/photographs
ISBN 978-0-86278-966-1
€11.95 pb
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Dublinia
The Story of Medieval Dublin
Ed. Howard Clarke, Sarah Dent, Ruth
Johnson
A visually stunning, accessible and authoritative
introduction to life in the medieval city,
a fascinating, dramatic and significant period
in Dublin’s long history.
AWARD Best Museum Publication Award
128 pages/full colour
ISBN 978-0-86278-786-8
€12.95 pb
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Endurance
Heroic Journeys in Ireland
Dermot Somers
Follows in the footsteps of the epic journeys
undertaken by legendary figures including
Queen Medb, the Fianna, Brian Boru, Red
Hugh O’Donnell, and O’Sullivan Beare,
exploring the historical periods and varying
landscape revealed by their travels.
264 pages/maps & illustrations
ISBN 978-0-86278-797-4
€9.99 pb
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